These Hopi green turquoise and fossilized palm wood earrings were handmade by Hopi artists, Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma. The earrings measure 2 long and they are lightweight, weighing only 3 grams each.
Brand new and in perfect condition! Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included. Purchased in person directly from the artists, Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma.
About the artists: Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma are Native American Hopi/Pima Artists from New Mexico. We design each piece of jewelry to signify balance and harmony, says Bennard. When we talk about balance and harmony, we mean that there is an order to everything and nothing is in disarray.
Bennard has been making jewelry since 1967. He started by working with his uncle Charles Loloma and then worked on his own. Today he works with his wife, Frances.