Hopi Silver Key Ring

Artist Jay Humeyestewa (Hopi)

Namekey ring

Date1976-1990s

Mediumsilver

Dimensions7/8 × 1 3/8 × 2 7/16 in. (2.2 × 3.5 × 6.2 cm) width of ring x diameter of disk x total length.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureHopi

Markings"Bennett Pat. Pend C-31 52" stamped on open-ended box on reverse.

InscribedHallmark stamped on reverse, Joined initials J and H with five bear claws marks above initials. Also a stamped sun or kachina face, probably representing Hopi Silvercraft Guild.

Object numberA2019-2-52

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated; thin silver circular disk with silver wire attached on reverse with open ended box soldered to reverse; overlay design with oxidized background; design consists of zig zag line adjacent to linear bar with angular scroll, ending with stylized feather elements attached to curving ling; "U" shaped silver gauge rod pushed through slot on back and used to hold keys.

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