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The Star Blower Chief in hand-cut Hopi silver overlay; from respected jeweler, Berra Tawahongva. 2 inches length 1 1/8 inch at widest bale opening 1/4 inch at widest Berra Tawahongva, Hopi, Arizona
Star Blower Silver Overlay Pendant, by Berra Tawahongva
The Star Blower Chief in hand-cut Hopi silver overlay; from respected jeweler, Berra Tawahongva. 2 inches length 1 1/8 inch at widest bale opening 1/4 inch at widest Berra Tawahongva, Hopi, Arizona
Handmade in the 1970s by Hopi master silversmith Victor Coochwytewa, this striking pendant features his iconic "Starblower" design—a stylized Hopi figure accented with stars and cosmic symbolism. Set at the center is a natural turquoise stone from the Turquoise Mountain mine with rich sky blue color and intricate matrixing. Crafted in overlay technique, the design highlights Victor’s signature linear and textural silverwork. The pendant hangs from a 24" handmade Hopi sterling silver chain. Signed on the reverse with Coochwytewa’s hallmark and stamped “Sterling.”
1970s Turquoise Starblower Pendant
18k Gold on Sterling Bracelet Featuring an Overlaid Hopi “Starblower” Design, with Diamonds set into Each Star, 21 Diamonds in Total. The Starblower symbolizes a spiritual being who sends stars into the sky. The Starblower is a rock art figure found on the cliffs below the village of Old Oraibi on Hopi’s Third Mesa. The Starblower brings light into darkness, revealing truth and positivity. His “instrument” not only emits light, but also sound, Therefore, this spiritual being possesses the power of sound vibration and light. This piece was made in the early 2000s by Victor Coochwytewa (1922-2011).
Hopi Starblowers Cuff in Gold and Silver.
18k Gold on Sterling Bracelet Featuring an Overlaid Hopi “Starblower” Design, with Diamonds set into Each Star, 21 Diamonds in Total. The Starblower symbolizes a spiritual being who sends stars into the sky. The Starblower is a rock art figure found on the cliffs below the village of Old Oraibi on Hopi’s Third Mesa. The Starblower brings light into darkness, revealing truth and positivity. His “instrument” not only emits light, but also sound, Therefore, this spiritual being possesses the…
Handmade in the 1970s by Hopi master silversmith Victor Coochwytewa, this striking pendant features his iconic "Starblower" design—a stylized Hopi figure accented with stars and cosmic symbolism. The Starblower brings light into darkness, both literally and metaphorically. Victor Coochwytewa defined this as revealing truth, always with a positive connotation.Set at the center is a natural turquoise stone from the Turquoise Mountain mine with rich blue and green tones. The design highlights Victor’s signature linear and textural silverwork. The pendant hangs from a 24" handmade Hopi sterling silver chain. Signed on the reverse with Coochwytewa’s hallmark, the Kopavi mark, and stamped “Sterling.”
1970s Turquoise Starblower Pendant
Interpretations of the Starblower petroglyph scene vary. Some Hopis say the humans are visibly receiving the effects of the Starblower's instrument and power. Victor Coochwytewa, who was the first to translate the image into jewelry, explained that the people were acknowledging and honoring the blessings they were receiving. The Hopi have long understood that light and vibration, through sound, play a vital role in creation within the spiritual and material world. The Starblower's instrument emits both: light in the form of stars, and sound in the form of music. This combination makes the Starblower a particularly powerful being to the Hopi.
Starblower Cuff by Victor Coochwytewa
Interpretations of the Starblower petroglyph scene vary. Some Hopis say the humans are visibly receiving the effects of the Starblower's instrument and power. Victor Coochwytewa, who was the first to translate the image into jewelry, explained that the people were acknowledging and honoring the blessings they were receiving. The Hopi have long understood that light and vibration, through sound, play a vital role in creation within the spiritual and material world. The Starblower's…
1970s Sterling Silver and Coral Flute Player Pendant by Hopi silversmith Victor Coochwytewa, showcasing his masterful overlay technique and set with striking natural red Mediterranean coral. This pendant depicting a stylized flute player is finely detailed with bold linework and traditional Hopi design elements. It hangs from a 20" oxidized handmade Hopi link chain and is signed on the reverse with Coochwytewa’s hallmark.
1970s Coral Flute Player Pendant
This extraordinary sterling silver cuff by master Hopi silversmith Victor Coochwytewa features five stylized "Starblower" figures, cosmic beings who blow stars into the night sky, set among celestial constellations and interwoven geometric cloud motifs. Coochwytewa’s masterful overlay technique brings movement and dimension to the scene, with deep oxidation and fine chisel work enhancing the dramatic contrast. A wide and bold cuff, this piece exemplifies Coochwytewa’s refined sense of balance, composition, and traditional storytelling. Made in the early 1980s, this bracelet is hallmarked on the interior with Victor Coochwytewa's hallmark and the Kopavi stamp.
Hopi Starblower Cuff
This extraordinary sterling silver cuff by master Hopi silversmith Victor Coochwytewa features five stylized "Starblower" figures, cosmic beings who blow stars into the night sky, set among celestial constellations and interwoven geometric cloud motifs. Coochwytewa’s masterful overlay technique brings movement and dimension to the scene, with deep oxidation and fine chisel work enhancing the dramatic contrast. A wide and bold cuff, this piece exemplifies Coochwytewa’s refined sense of…
Sterling silver pin by Victor Coochwytewa (1922–2011), featuring a dynamic Hopi Starblower design and set with natural turquoise from the Turquoise Mountain Mine in Arizona. Created in the late 1970s, the star-tipped Starblower figure evokes movement and cosmic energy, while the turquoise serves as the vibrant centerpiece grounding the design in the earth.
Turquoise Starblower Pin
Sterling silver pin by Victor Coochwytewa (1922–2011), featuring a dynamic Hopi Starblower design and set with natural turquoise from the Turquoise Mountain Mine in Arizona. Created in the late 1970s, the star-tipped Starblower figure evokes movement and cosmic energy, while the turquoise serves as the vibrant centerpiece grounding the design in the earth.
The Starblower is an unusual and powerful figure in Hopi iconography, known from a single petroglyph located on the cliffs below the Hopi village of Old Oraibi on Third Mesa. The image shows a towering figure surrounded by humans, each with arms raised toward it. The people only reach the figure's knees, emphasizing its immense size. The figure holds a flute-like instrument that, when blown, appears to emit both stars and music.
Eagle & Starblower Pendant Victor Coochwytewa
The Starblower is an unusual and powerful figure in Hopi iconography, known from a single petroglyph located on the cliffs below the Hopi village of Old Oraibi on Third Mesa. The image shows a towering figure surrounded by humans, each with arms raised toward it. The people only reach the figure's knees, emphasizing its immense size. The figure holds a flute-like instrument that, when blown, appears to emit both stars and music.
Victor Coochwytewa was one of three Native American elders chosen as Arizona Indian Living Treasures at the seventh annual AILTA award ceremony held in Phoenix in September 1994. This recognition is but one of the many accolades bestowed upon the Master Hopi Jeweler in a career spanning more than half a century. Decorated World War II Veteran (1922-2011). Victor retired from Hopi Silversmithing and his beloved farming in 2006. He continued living with his family at Hopi. Victor passed away at the age of 89 on July 3, 2011. An accomplished master Hopi jeweler and a humble man. Victor's work is not only amazing but highly collectable. Hallmarked with Victors (Rain Cloud), the Kopavi stamp and name, and 14k, sterling.
Victor Coochwytewa 14k Gold Overlay Star Blower Ring
Victor Coochwytewa was one of three Native American elders chosen as Arizona Indian Living Treasures at the seventh annual AILTA award ceremony held in Phoenix in September 1994. This recognition is but one of the many accolades bestowed upon the Master Hopi Jeweler in a career spanning more than half a century. Decorated World War II Veteran (1922-2011). Victor retired from Hopi Silversmithing and his beloved farming in 2006. He continued living with his family at Hopi. Victor passed away…
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Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second Mesa. Victor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar of his community, his work helped define the standards and aesthetics that Hopi jewelers continue to follow today. His career, which spanned more than 60 years, earned him national recognition, including being named an Arizona Indian Living Treasure in 1994.
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Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second Mesa. Victor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar of his community, his work helped define the standards and aesthetics that Hopi jewelers continue to follow today. His career, which spanned more than 60 years, earned him national recognition, including being named an Arizona Indian Living Treasure in 1994.
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