Old Pawn Overlaid Silver Hopi Pin by Lawrence Saufkie 0014

Old Pawn Overlaid Silver Hopi Pin

This Old Pawn Overlaid Silver Hopi Pin was handmade with extremely fine sawing by Lawrence Saufkie. It features a prayer shrine, a traditional offering stick that is placed in the ground. Hand built with two layers of Sterling, the bottom layer is etched with its original patina. It's 1-1/2" tall and wide and is picto hallmarked with his bear and stamped Sterling. In original, excellent used condition. A museum quality piece to own and wear, this Old Pawn Overlaid Silver Hopi Pin is one of a kind!

Lawrence (1934-2011) was an award winning artist and important to the growth of overlay jewelry. He is one of the most important Hopi artists in history. It was Lawrence's father, Paul and Fred Kabotie, who began this new (new in the 1930's) jewelry style and taught it to the Hopi smiths and GI's returning after WWII. Lawrence was an extraordinary silversmith and a mentor to many of today's top silversmiths. He became active in 1947 and is referenced in all of the Native American jewelry books.