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- 151112-81 Hopi Indian Handmade Choker Necklace; Augustine Mowa Jr.;
151112-81 Hopi Indian Handmade Choker Necklace; Augustine Mowa Jr.;
SKU:
151112-81
$795.00
$795.00
Unavailable
per item
c. 1980-2000
Corn Plant, Hopi Village, Snow Maiden and Hemis Kachinas and Sun Face Motif
Hallmarked
4 1/2" wide x 3 3/4" tall, with 17" total length including chain
Very handsome detail and high quality workmanship.
Excellent Condition
Augustine Mowa Jr is from Shungopavi, Second Mesa, AZ. Augustine is a quiet man and an excellent carver and also does wonderful Hopi jewelry. He is the husband of Frieda Mowa, a basketmaker, and father of Augustine Mowa III, a carver. He taught his son Augie Mowa III how to carve. His favorite figures are the Badger, Eagle and Buffalo Maiden.
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