Hopi Jewelry & Kachinas
Hopi overlay silver and carved katsina (kachina) dolls.
What it's worth
Hopi pieces realize roughly $150–$2,500 here; early carved katsinas and signed silver overlay lead over later tourist pieces.
Overview & history
Hopi work includes distinctive silver overlay jewelry and carved cottonwood katsina dolls. Older, finely carved katsinas and signed overlay pieces lead.
Identifying & marks
Silver overlay shows a recessed, oxidized background beneath a cut top layer, often shop- or artist-marked. Older katsinas are carved from a single cottonwood root with natural pigments.
Frequently asked
What could my Hopi Jewelry & Kachinas bring at auction?
Hopi pieces realize roughly $150–$2,500 here; early carved katsinas and signed silver overlay lead over later tourist pieces.
How do I identify Hopi Jewelry & Kachinas?
Silver overlay shows a recessed, oxidized background beneath a cut top layer, often shop- or artist-marked. Older katsinas are carved from a single cottonwood root with natural pigments.
How do I sell my Hopi Jewelry & Kachinas?
Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.
What could your Hopi Jewelry & Kachinas bring at auction?
Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.