Mother Earth and Father Sky turquoise-mine_kingman 4 Hopi Maidens of the

4 Hopi Maidens of the 4 Directions

and a 17” sterling silver chain

75” Cuff Width (1

Sterling Silver Arrowhead Pendant with Hand-Hammered Texture and Inlaid Turquoise

Victor Coochwytewa (1922–2011)

Mother Earth and Father Sky turquoise-mine_kingman 4 Hopi Maidens of theNavajo Mother Earth and Father Sky sandpainting weaving, featuring two large ceremonial figures on an ivory field. Mother Earth is represented with the four sacred plants within her body: corn, beans, tobacco, and squash. These plants are central to Navajo agricultural and ceremonial life, symbolizing nourishment, balance, and the gifts of the earth. Father Sky is shown with the sun, moon, and starry night sky, representing the celestial forces that