Monongye, Preston – 14k Gold Tufa Cast Inlaid Parrot Pendant
$12,000.00
Monongya, Preston – 14k Gold Tufa Cast Inlaid Parrot Pendant
This 14k gold tufa cast pendant by Hopi jeweler Preston Monongya features a stylized inlaid parrot, set with vibstones including turquoise, coral, jet, and mother-of-pearl. A master of tufa casting, Preston Monongya was known for his innovative designs that blended Hopi symbolism with bold contemporary forms. A pivotal figure in the evolution of Native American jewelry, Preston’s work laid the foundation for the next generation of jewelers, including his son Jesse Monongya, and now his grandson Bo Monongye today.
Dimensions: 2″ 1/2 L X 1″ 3/14th W
Bail Opening: 1/4
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