Signed- Jesse Josytewa Hopi Vintage Sterling Silver Overlay Earrings

Signed- Jesse Josytewa Hopi Vintage Sterling Silver Overlay Earrings Markings Picto Hallmark for Jesse Josytewa,Hopi “925” “Sterling” *Some Jesse Josytewa pieces have the Hopi Crafts shop mark, this one does not have one that is visible. Total Weight ~ 22.1 grams Wire drop ~ 3/4” Main Ornament ~ 1 3/4 x 1 1/2” Total Drop ~ 2 1/2” Circa 1980s Jesse Josytewa learned his trade from Bernard Dawahoya Overlay technique…shapes are cut into a silver strip which is then layered on a solid strip. The bottom strip of metal is darkened through tempering, scratching or chemically oxidizing. Made in the USA Handmade Hand tooled Aboriginal Native American Indigenous Wearable Art Collectible Investment Legacy Jewelry #2172