Hopi Sun and Night Sky Overlay Cuff

Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Cuff Bracelet depicting the sun and the night sky. A large sunface sits at the center of the band, its flowing rays spreading across the cuff in rippling waves. Beneath the sun, a field of stars fills the night sky, with small circles and symbols scattered among them, including a larger disk with a stepped design. On one side, a ringed planet is pierced clear through both layers of silver, so light shows through the cutouts, a striking detail for overlay work. The overlay is cut from the top layer of silver and set over an oxidized background finely textured with hand-chiseled hatch marks. The ends are left polished and plain, framing the design. Hallmarked “XIII” with a figural mark and “Sterling,” and dated “9-15-01.” Handcrafted by Hopi artist, Ferron Joseyesva.

In Hopi tradition, the sun, Tawa, is associated with life, growth and the daily renewal of the world. Pairing it with the night sky is often described as representing the cycle of day and night.

1.5” Cuff Width
5.5” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening
(6.5” Total Circumference - Medium)