Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Brooch Pin

This Sterling Silver Hopi Pin is very traditional in design and technique. The technique used by highly skilled Hopi artists utilizes two sheets of silver, laid one on top of the other. First the bottom sheet is etched and oxidized. Then the top layer is precision hand cut and soldered to the first sheet together. It is then buffed and finished. This pin features a bear, with hand-etched designs within the bear. Measures: 1 3/4" x 1 1/16" Stamped: Sterling Hallmarked  Weight: 9 Grams