Hilili Kachina material_amber The wide cuff is built

The wide cuff is built from layered silver elements with strong oxidized contrast that highlights the rows of turquoise

natural Pilot Mountain turquoise stone set in sterling silver

Sterling Silver Christmas Tree Pin set with Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

The pictorial scene appears to emerge from a banded blanket revival pattern with Spider Woman Crosses

silver drop accents

Hilili Kachina material_amber The wide cuff is builtHand carved from cottonwood root and hand painted by Hopi artist Colleen Talahytewa, this Hilili Kachina is depicted in a dancing motion while holding yucca stalks in each hand. The carving is finished with carefully painted traditional designs that highlight the artist's attention to detail and craftsmanship. As Hopi Kachina carving is traditionally practiced by men, works by female carvers such as Colleen Talahytewa are relatively uncommon and