Rare Hopi Silver Harry Sakyesva Choker Art Deco Style Necklace

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This is a vintage impossible to find Harry Sakyesva silver Hopi choker necklace. Please see other images for sizing.

Harry Sakyesva (1922–1969) was a Hopi silversmith known for his intricate and distinctive jewelry designs. He began his career in silversmithing at the Thunderbird Shop under the mentorship of Frank Patania Sr. in the early 1950s. Sakyesva combined traditional Hopi motifs with modern design techniques, often working with silver. His work often incorporated elements like overlay techniques and custom monogram designs, reflecting both traditional Hopi influences and innovative craftsmanship he developed during his time at the Thunderbird Shop​.

After leaving the Thunderbird Shop, Sakyesva opened his own silver shop in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continued to produce high-quality Hopi jewelry, including custom pieces influenced by the styles he had perfected during his early career. His jewelry pieces are valued for their meticulous construction and artistic integration of cultural themes with contemporary jewelry-making methods.