1 1/4" Hopi Overlay Earrings

Sterling silver Hopi overlay earrings handcrafted by Darren Seweyestewa (hallmark DS), a well known Hopi artist. These earrings feature the snow cloud, clouds and rain, and prayer feather designs. Earrings 1 1/4" x 1" (hanging length of 1 7/8") and weigh 10.3 grams +-.

Clouds-Water-Waves: Water is all important to the Hopi as it enables the growth and sustenance of their corn crop. Symbol of good fortune & fertility.

Prayer Feathers: Prayer feathers or ""Pahos"" are created out of cottonwood root or cedar and have specific feathers attached to catch the wind. They are generally created to communicate with the Creator of the Kachinas and are used to accomplish specific tasks of protection and blessings.