{"title":"Jason Takala Jr.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJason Takala, Jr. is the son of the silversmith \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garlandsjewelry.com\/collections\/jason-takala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJason Takala\u003c\/a\u003e, the most-renowned artist for the \"Man in the Maze\" design.   Jason Takala, Jr. was born in 1991 and is from the Hopi Third Mesa.  He is a part of both the Parrot and the Kachina clans.   He learned jewelry-making from his father and was involved early as a kid.  He was taught various designs and traditional Hopi overlay silver work from his father.  He was also inspired by his Godfather, Spencer Nuetmia, who taught him a weaving style.   \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRight out of High School, Jason got into welding and he continued that career until a couple of years ago when he decided to go into jewelry-making full-time.  In his spare time, he’s an artist and enjoys drawing portraits and Kachinas.  He dreams of one day creating metal sculptures from his drawings.  He also has a young son, 4.5 years old, that he enjoys spending time with. Jason Takala, Jr. is a great up-and-coming artist with a bright future ahead of him!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-overlay-pendant-47","title":"Silver Overlay Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSterling silver overlay pendant by Hopi artist Jason Takala Jr., featuring a central Bear Kachina, a figure associated with strength, protection, and healing. Additional elements include a lizard and rain cloud motifs, symbolizing regeneration, movement, and the presence of life-giving moisture. The design is rendered in clean, precise overlay with strong contrast against a darkened background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1” Width, 1.75” Height\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Takala Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44338046599251,"sku":"PP06353","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/PP06353-11.jpg?v=1775172227"},{"product_id":"man-in-the-maze-cuff-22","title":"Man in the Maze Cuff","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSterling silver overlay cuff bracelet by Hopi artist Jason Takala Jr., featuring a central Man in the Maze design symbolizing life’s journey and choices. Flanking elements include prehistoric bird figures and additional traditional Hopi motifs rendered in clean, precise overlay work with strong contrast against a darkened background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e.5” Cuff Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5.875” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(6.875\" Total Circumference - Medium-Large)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Takala Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44338047090771,"sku":"BR08983","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR08983-6.jpg?v=1775172296"},{"product_id":"man-in-the-maze-cuff-23","title":"Man in the Maze Cuff","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSterling silver overlay cuff bracelet by Hopi artist Jason Takala Jr. featuring a central Man in the Maze design, symbolizing life’s journey and choices, flanked by Sunface (Tawa) elements representing life, warmth, and sustenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e.5” Cuff Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5.875” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(6.875\" Total Circumference - Medium-Large)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Takala Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44338047156307,"sku":"BR08982","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR08982-1.jpg?v=1775172368"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/jason-takala-jr-garland-s_dce4fb76-d2ef-4d6b-ba97-aecd5ef3d6e1.jpg?v=1747950911","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/jason-takala-jr\/technique_overlay.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}