Underworld Serpent Buckle Circa Date_1970s his role is vital to

his role is vital to the Hopi understanding of life’s cyclical flow

and Arizona provide access to some of the finest semi-precious stones

Provenance: Erie County Historical Society of New York State

Miniature Burntwater Weaving with Bright Aniline Dyes

4' 8" Height

Underworld Serpent Buckle Circa Date_1970s his role is vital toSterling Silver Belt Buckle by renowned Hopi silversmith Victor Coochwytewa, created between 19761977. This striking piece features an overlay design depicting the Underworld Serpent emerging from a ceremonial pot, flanked by prayer feather (Pahos) mounds and a corn stalk. The Underworld Serpent, also known as the Horned Water Serpent, is a powerful creature believed to live deep in the earth, be associated with human sacrifice, occupy all bodies of