First Woman Pin and Pendant necklace-type_stone-heishi-beads a symbol of ceremonial prayer

a symbol of ceremonial prayer for rain

handcrafted by Victor Coochwytewa in 1976

Marked on the reverse with Ricky Coochwytewa’s hallmark and the Kopavi stamp

oxidized background

These earrings have omega backings with 14k gold posts

First Woman Pin and Pendant necklace-type_stone-heishi-beads a symbol of ceremonial prayerSterling silver overlay pendant depicting the symbolic figure of First Woman, from Phillip Honanies Emergence Jewelry series. Created in 1976 and based on Honanies original painting Emergence, the design reflects the origin story of the Hopi people emerging into the present world through Sipapu, the Hopi place of emergence. This stylized form represents the first adult female brought into existence and is rendered in precise overlay work, with bold