Tiny hand engraved hash marks decorate the recessed oxidized dark patina silver. Philbert Polingyouma, Hopi Pueblo, was best known for silver overlay jewelry.
Grandsond of Polingyowma; son of Henry Polingyouma; husband of Christine Poleyma; father of Alison Polingyouma. Philbert learned sliversmithing from Hopi Silvercraft Coopertive Guild, Second Mesa. Reference: American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z 2,100 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Yan Schaaf. Plus 1"½ 10mmwide weight 24.7grams great addition to your collection?