Hopi Lightening Bracelet

Hopi jeweler Loren Qumawunu made this sterling silver overlay bracelet.   The images are related to weather and include clouds, whirlwind, and lightening. "Qumawunu" and hallmark on the back.  More about the process of overlay jewelry below. 

Size: 5.25" with 1" Opening - .25" W

Overlay jewelry is made with two pieces of flat silver which is sawn into the shape of the finished piece.  The bottom piece is oxidized to turn it dark gray or black.  The images on the top piece are sawn out by hand and filed smooth.  The two pieces are soldered together and shaped into the finished piece, either a ring, earrings, pendant, or money clip.