{"product_id":"vintage-charleston-lewis-hopi-sterling-silver-sun-face-turtle-overlay-ring-size-11-75-estate","title":"Vintage - Hopi Sun Face \u0026 Turtle Overlay Ring by Charleston Lewis - Size 11.75 - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful example of traditional Hopi overlay silversmithing, this wide band ring by \u003cstrong\u003eCharleston Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps the finger in a continuous narrative of Hopi iconography — executed with the precision and cultural depth that defines the finest work from Hopi Pueblo. The ring is worked entirely in sterling silver using the classic two-layer overlay technique: a top layer of silver is cut with the design motifs and soldered onto a darkened base layer, creating bold, high-contrast imagery that reads with graphic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face of the ring is dominated by a large \u003cstrong\u003eTawa (Sun Face)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Hopi sun deity — with radiating triangular rays and deeply oxidized recesses that make the raised silver elements glow. Flanking the sun face on either side are \u003cstrong\u003eturtles\u003c\/strong\u003e, their forms rendered with characteristic Hopi precision — domed shells, outstretched legs, and a quiet, grounded presence that flows naturally around the wide band. The turtle is a revered symbol in Hopi tradition, associated with water, longevity, and the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharleston Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Hopi silversmith whose overlay work reflects the deep tradition of Hopi silver art — a tradition formalized in the mid-20th century and recognized worldwide for its distinctive two-layer technique, cultural symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship. The Tawa sun face is one of the most sacred and recognizable motifs in Hopi art, representing the life-giving power of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charleston Lewis (Hopi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBand Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShank Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopi figure pictograph (stamped interior)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with rich oxidized patina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50113108967661,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Sterling_Silver_Sun_Face_Ring_by_Charleston_Lewis_3.jpg?v=1781647227","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-charleston-lewis-hopi-sterling-silver-sun-face-turtle-overlay-ring-size-11-75-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}