BA1706 Silver Ring Overlay Harpo

One of a Kind piece - Kewa ring
 
Stunning Kewa ring in sterling silver and 14K gold.

Joseph Coriz, an artisan from Pueblo Santo Domingo (Kewa), creates silver and gold jewelry inspired by Native American culture. His works combine sacred symbols (hand, cloud, corn) and traditional techniques such as overlay and punching. Each piece tells a story rooted in the heritage of his ancestors.

This ring features several important Native American symbols. The artist has engraved a Pueblo village with its flat-roofed adobe houses against a starry background. Rain clouds, essential symbols because they herald good harvests, are also visible. A hand is also present, representing protection and spirituality. These symbols seem to express a message of hope for good harvests within the village. 

The ring reflects the beliefs of the Pueblo people, where nature and its elements play a central role. Small touches of 14K gold highlight the artist's fine craftsmanship.

This magnificent ring is representative of a cutting-edge Hopi jewelry technique known as overlay: two flat pieces of the same size are interlocked. The top piece is cut out with a pattern and acts as a “stencil.” It is applied to the bottom piece, creating a silver background. This background is oxidized and scratched to create contrast between the two pieces.

Width: 1cm (0.3/8 inch)

This ring is in sterling silver.


Proudly Kewa handmade in the USA.