Item No.: JST303401
Seven or eight years before the original description, while discussing new jewelry designs at Jason's home, he brought out the notebook in which he records his ideas. We were so impressed by a pendant he casually sketched that we ordered it on the spot.
The design was inspired by a sash, the handwoven belt worn during Hopi katsina dances.
In 2019, we commissioned a version of this sash pendant incorporating Jason's signature Man in the Maze motif. Jason subsequently fell ill and resumed making jewelry after several months of treatment.
It took time for his precise cutting and tracing skills to return to their previous level, and the pendant remained unfinished for several years.
In 2024, the sash pendant was finally completed with support from his son, Jason Takala Jr. This rare piece was finished through father-and-son collaboration and bears both of their hallmarks.
Materials: 14K gold and sterling silver
Dimensions: Total length 6 cm; width 2.6 cm; weight 36 g
Artists: Jason Takala Sr. and Jason Takala Jr. (Hopi)
Silver bead necklace sold separately.
