{"title":"Beauford Dawahoya","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeauford Dawahoya (Hopi, 1940–1998) was a master Hopi silversmith known for his bold, clean designs and exceptional overlay technique. A member of the Snow Clan from Shungopavi on Second Mesa, Dawahoya learned silversmithing in the 1960s and quickly developed a signature style defined by powerful visual clarity, balanced symmetry, and deep cultural symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was part of a remarkable family of artists, including his older brother Bernard Dawahoya, one of the most well-known Hopi jewelers of the 20th century. Together, the Dawahoya brothers helped define and preserve the Hopi overlay style, drawing on  Hopi ceremonies, ancient petroglyphs, migration stories, and other sacred imagery. His work captures both the visual beauty and layered meaning of Hopi tradition, while also demonstrating extraordinary technical precision. He preferred high-contrast finishes with clean lines and carefully balanced compositions, executed with minimalism that made even the most complex designs feel effortlessly composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauford was widely respected among his peers and collectors alike. He exhibited across the Southwest, including the Heard Museum and Museum of Northern Arizona, and was awarded Best of Show at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in 1983. He worked closely with Kopavi Gallery in Sedona during the 1980s and 1990s, and many of his most celebrated pieces were created during that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauford Dawahoya passed away in 1998, but his legacy lives on through his highly sought-after work, which continues to inspire contemporary Hopi artists today. He is remembered not only for his artistic contributions but also for his quiet humility and deep respect for Hopi values.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hopi-flute-player-cuff","title":"Hopi Flute Player Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver Hopi overlay cuff bracelet by Beauford Dawahoya (1928–1998), crafted in 1989. This detailed design depicts a procession of Hopi Flute Players making their ceremonial journey toward an altar. Surrounding the figures are corn stalks and prayer feathers (pahos), which represent sustenance, blessings, and offerings to the spirit world. The design is finely executed with Dawahoya’s signature precision, featuring deeply textured backgrounds that enhance the contrast and movement of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.75” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42835960725587,"sku":"BR07902","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07902-5.jpg?v=1760587051"},{"product_id":"flute-player-and-village-cuff","title":"Flute Player and Village Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver Hopi overlay cuff bracelet by Beauford Dawahoya (1928–1998), made in 1989. This intricate design depicts a ceremonial flute procession moving through a traditional Hopi village, rendered in precise overlay with fine hatch-textured detail. On one end of the bracelet, a lightning bolt, clouds, and rain symbols appear above a kiva. The opposing end features prayer feathers, reinforcing themes of reverence and offering. Dawahoya’s hallmark clarity and balance are on full display in this powerful scene of communal tradition and sacred ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42835966034003,"sku":"BR07903","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07903-9.jpg?v=1760587060"},{"product_id":"flute-player-concho-belt","title":"Flute Player Concho Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Hopi Overlay Concho Belt with Flute Player Design by Beauford Dawahoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional concho belt by master Hopi silversmith Beauford Dawahoya is a museum-worthy example of traditional overlay work, combining spiritual symbolism with masterful design. The belt features 10 sterling silver conchos plus a matching buckle, each showcasing a trio of Hopi flute players beneath stylized rain clouds and beside a growing corn plant, powerful symbols of abundance and blessing in Hopi tradition. The flute player's song is believed to call for rain and fertility, encouraging the growth of crops and sustaining life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach concho is meticulously overlaid with deep oxidation to emphasize the design, and mounted on a custom hand-tooled black leather belt by Montana leathersmith Howard Knight. The reverse of the buckle is hallmarked with Beauford Dawahoya’s snow cloud signature (Snow Clan) and the Kopavi mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare, fully handmade belt is both a work of wearable art and a sacred visual narrative of growth, music, and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this concho belt has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height\u003cbr\u003eConcho Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Belt Length: 37” (Holes Punched at 32”, 33”, 34”)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42845446701139,"sku":"BC00088","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BC00088-6.jpg?v=1760587659"},{"product_id":"hopi-flute-procession-cuff","title":"Hopi Flute Procession Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sterling silver bracelet made by celebrated Hopi silversmith Beauford Dawahoya in 1996 features a continuous ceremonial procession of Flute Players, symbols of Hopi’s Flute Clan and spiritual tradition, marching toward an altar bowl flanked by Pahos (prayer feathers) and a corn stalk. The Flute Ceremony is one of Hopi’s most sacred traditions, invoking rainfall and agricultural abundance. Corn represents provision and sustenance, while the Pahos carry the prayers of the people upward with each day’s passing sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawahoya’s signature precision and restraint are evident in this rhythmic, deeply symbolic overlay composition, honoring the sacred connection between music, prayer, and sustenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.5” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.375” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.375\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42845469868115,"sku":"BR07917","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07917-80.jpg?v=1760587679"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-procession-cuff","title":"Ceremonial Procession Cuff","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSterling Silver Cuff featuring a Ceremonial Flute Procession by Hopi Silversmith, Beauford Dawahoya. This masterfully crafted bracelet showcases Dawahoya’s signature overlay technique and precise, rhythmic composition. The figures depicted, the Flute Player, Deer\/Antelope, Cloud Priest, One-Horn Priest, Rain Dancer, and Two-Horned Priest. Each figure contains a cloud symbol within its body, symbolizing the life-giving promise of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bracelet is featured on page 122 of \u003ci\u003eHopi Gold Hopi Silver\u003c\/i\u003e by Zena Pearlstone, highlighting its importance as one of Dawahoya’s most significant ceremonial works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1.5” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.5” Inside Measurement, plus 1.25” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.75\" Total Circumference - Medium-Large)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42845894312019,"sku":"BR07912","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07912-82.jpg?v=1760587708"},{"product_id":"hopi-flute-procession-cuff-1","title":"Hopi Flute Procession Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003e1996 Hopi Sterling Silver Bracelet featuring a Ceremonial Flute Player Procession by Beauford Dawahoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant overlay bracelet by renowned Hopi silversmith Beauford Dawahoya showcases a continuous procession of Hopi flute players, symbols of fertility, rain, and harmony with the natural world. Each figure carries a cloud motif within the body, representing the vital connection between ceremony and the promise of rainfall. Dawahoya’s refined technique and rhythmic composition highlight the cultural and spiritual resonance of this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.5” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42845900996691,"sku":"BR07915","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07915-70.jpg?v=1760587717"},{"product_id":"big-frog-prophecy-cuff","title":"Big Frog Prophecy Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet depicting the Big Frog Prophecy by Beauford Dawahoya, Late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sterling silver bracelet by master artist Beauford Dawahoya features an intricate overlay design that illustrates a Hopi \u003cem\u003eNavoti\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eNavoties\u003c\/em\u003e are sacred Hopi prophecies that endeavor to share wisdom, and at times, a warning, with all of humanity. At the center of the piece is a large frog whose body encompasses an entire Hopi village. Surrounding elements include a corn plant, a migrating figure, spirals representing migration and water, prayer feathers (pahos), rain clouds, and a sunface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to fellow Hopi artist Phillip Honanie, this imagery references the prophecy that \"when the big frog croaks,\" the balance of the world will be disrupted. In times of rising corruption and loss of respect for the sacred, the frog will \"burp twice or four times,\" followed by a massive earthquake, symbolizing a natural upheaval, possibly emerging from the ocean. The frog, then, is not just a creature, but a messenger of consequence, urging humanity to heed the signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare piece is featured in Hopi Gold, Hopi Silver by Zena Pearlstone (page 124), where it is recognized as one of Dawahoya’s most enigmatic and important designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.75” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.75” Inside Measurement, plus 1.125” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.875\" Total Circumference - Medium-Large)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42846756798547,"sku":"BR07901","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07901-1.jpg?v=1760587832"},{"product_id":"flute-procession-cuff-1","title":"Flute Procession Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Flute Procession Bracelet by Beauford Dawahoya (Hopi), Late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant sterling silver cuff by Beauford Dawahoya features a repeating procession of stylized flute players, each figure containing rain cloud motifs within their bodies, a symbol of ceremonial prayer for rain. These flute players are depicted as Two-Horn Priests, spiritual figures in Hopi tradition associated with sacred rituals, guidance, and rain blessings. The flute player is one of the most enduring and sacred figures in Hopi culture, often linked to fertility, growth, and the spiritual connection between music and nature. Dawahoya’s masterful overlay technique and rhythmic composition give this piece a lyrical, almost meditative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.75” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42846777671763,"sku":"BR07920","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07920-127.jpg?v=1760587932"},{"product_id":"flute-player-and-village-cuff-1","title":"Flute Player and Village Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Flute Player and Hopi Village Bracelet by Beauford Dawahoya (Hopi), ca. 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterfully crafted sterling silver cuff by Beauford Dawahoya captures the essence of Hopi life and ceremony. The central scene depicts a traditional Hopi village with layered adobe dwellings. A line of Flute Players leads a ceremonial procession, their music a prayer for harmony and rain. Above the village, Tawa, the Sunface, watches over, while lightning and cloud symbols bring the promise of life-giving rain. Dawahoya’s precision overlay and intricate composition highlight the deep relationship between the spiritual and everyday life in Hopi culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this bracelet has never been previously owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42846779179091,"sku":"BR07921","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR07921-131.jpg?v=1760587939"},{"product_id":"hopi-storyteller-concho-belt","title":"Hopi Storyteller Concho Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Hopi Overlay Concho Belt with a Procession of Stylized Animals by Beauford Dawahoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional concho belt by master Hopi silversmith Beauford Dawahoya is a museum-worthy example of traditional overlay work, combining spiritual symbolism with masterful design. The belt features 10 sterling silver conchos plus a matching buckle, each showcasing a trio of animals including a rabbit, bighorn sheep, and deer. The rabbit represents abundance, fertility, and the renewal of life. The bighorn sheep symbolizes strength, endurance, and the ability to thrive in rugged landscapes. The deer embodies harmony, gentleness, and the deep connection between people and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach concho is meticulously overlaid with deep oxidation to emphasize the design, and mounted on a custom hand-tooled black leather belt by Montana leathersmith Howard Knight. The reverse of the buckle is hallmarked with Beauford Dawahoya’s snow cloud signature (Snow Clan) and the Kopavi mark. Made in the 1980s, the belt has a consistent patina in the silver, indicative of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt is a part of the historic \u003ca href=\"\/fr-fr\/collections\/the-kopavi-collection\"\u003eKopavi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height\u003cbr\u003eConcho Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Belt Length: 35” (Holes Punched at 32”, 33”, 34”)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43162793934931,"sku":"C01667","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/C01667-1.jpg?v=1761258363"},{"product_id":"flute-processions-cuff","title":"Flute Processions Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Hopi Overlaid Flute Procession Design. 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Dawahoya’s powerful overlay work and rhythmic composition create a narrative of harmony between people, ceremony, and the forces of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.5” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.5\" Total Circumference - Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauford Dawahoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43226445250643,"sku":"BR08541","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BR08541-30.jpg?v=1762887316"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/IMG_6122_17f54b70-09c9-4ccc-ab84-e3ec5b72e30c.jpg?v=1760573124","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/fr-fr\/collections\/beauford-dawahoya\/bracelet-size_m.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}