In the summer of 2019, LONGBRANCH asked Roy Talahaftewa, one of the top Hopi jewelry artists working today, to make a piece using gem-grade Kingman turquoise owned by LONGBRANCH. Then the COVID pandemic arrived, infections spread in the Hopi villages, life became difficult, and many families, relatives and friends fell victim to the virus. Roy poured his prayers for the return of peaceful lives for people around the world into this bracelet, and it took about three years for the design, silver cutting and mineral inlay work. He completed it in the summer of 2022, a labor of love. A sunburst design sets off the central turquoise. One side carries a Hopi maiden (mana) and a paho (prayer feather); the other carries inlay work using lapis lazuli, coral, Kingman turquoise, ironwood and chrysoprase. Material: Sterling silver Stones: Lapis lazuli, coral, Kingman turquoise, ironwood and chrysoprase Dimensions: Inside circumference 15 cm; maximum width 4.2 cm; opening 3.1 cm; thickness 0.3 cm Artist: Roy Talahaftewa (Hopi)
