Corn Shrine Cuff
Tribe: Hopi
Item #BR08099
This bold sterling silver cuff by Victor Coochwytewa features an intricate overlay design depicting a ceremonial procession of One Horn and Two Horn priests approaching a stylized corn shrine, a sacred symbol of life, sustenance, and spiritual renewal. Stars, birds, and plants surround the figures, grounding the scene in a celestial and natural context. Made in the 1990s, this bracelet reflects Coochwytewa’s deep understanding of Hopi ceremonial tradition and his unmatched precision in silver overlay work.
Part of the historic Kopavi Collection, this bracelet has never been previously owned.
1.5” Cuff Width
5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1.25” opening
(6.5" Total Circumference - Medium)
- Size
- Medium, 6½″ total circumference
- Era
- Contemporary
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Technique
- Overlay
About the artist
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...
See all pieces by Victor Coochwytewa →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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