Vintage Hopi detailed Wolf Kachina-Katsina silver overlay collector's pin/pendant. The silversmith starts with a blackened scorched and textured silver base and overlays detailed stamped pieces of silver that brings the Kachina-Katsina to full recognition. Four of the detailed overlay pieces are rough textured silver (section of loincloth, moccasin foot tips, and feather staff) along with other textured stamped parts such as the wolf tail, necklace, and face. He finishes the detailed Kachina-Katsina by installing a silver bead as the eye. The artist completes the pin/pendant by attaching a horseshoe shaped silver bale and long safety locking pin/clasp on the back.

The Wolf Kachina-Katsina measures 2 7/8" by 1 5/8" across and weighs 23.9 grams. Marked with a spider hallmark belonging to Hopi silversmith Norman Honie Sr and guaranteed sterling silver. Beautiful solid vintage Hopi detailed Kachina-Katsina collector's pin/pendant!  $389.95

In many ways the Kachina Cult and its rituals are the most important ceremonial observances in the Hopi religious calendar. Within Hopi religion, the kachinas are said to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. To the Hopis, the name primarily refers to the supernatural beings who visit the villages to help the Hopis with everyday activities and act as a link between gods and mortals.  Wikipedia