Phillip Sekaquaptewa (1949–2003) was from Hotevilla village. He became interested in jewelry making through the “Hopi Crafts Gallery (1962–1982),” jointly run by his father Wayne and his uncle Emory Sekaquaptewa. At age 20 he learned jewelry making from them, and in 1973 he began silverwork in earnest. In his later years, Phillip made jewelry notable for his own designs, combining vivid inlay work using turquoise and other colorful minerals with overlay work, the hallmark of Hopi jewelry. This bracelet dates from before he had established his own artwork and bears the double name of Hopi Crafts. Even as an early work, its distinctive, novel design sets it apart from ordinary Hopi jewelry, and it is a beautifully formed bracelet in which Phillip's own style already shows. Material: Sterling silver Stone: Royston turquoise Dimensions: Inside circumference 17.2 cm; maximum width 6.8 cm; opening 2.8 cm; thickness 0.2 cm Artist: Phillip Sekaquaptewa (Hopi)
