First Woman Pin and Pendant

Sterling silver overlay pendant depicting the symbolic figure of First Woman, from Phillip Honanie’s “Emergence Jewelry” series. Created in 1976 and based on Honanie’s original painting Emergence, the design reflects the origin story of the Hopi people emerging into the present world through Sipapu, the Hopi place of emergence.

This stylized form represents the first adult female brought into existence and is rendered in precise overlay work, with bold geometric lines representing rain. The First Woman wears the traditional butterfly whorls hairstyle of a Hopi maiden. The pendant doubles as a pin and is hung on a handmade 24" Hopi link chain.

Part of the historic Kopavi Collection, this pendant has never been previously owned.

Learn more about Phillip Honanie's Emergence Jewelry series.

1.25” Width, 3.5” Height
Chain Length: 24”