Chalmers Day – Hopi
Chalmers Day learned his art from the Hopi master, Preston Monongye. As Dr. Gregory Schaaf in his book, American Indian Jewelry Artist Biographies states: “Chalmers specializes in very detailed and sophisticated designs in the overlay technique. The quality of his artistry is exceptional. His compositions combine village scenes, cornfields, kachinas and more in a single piece…. His jewelry takes one on a journey into the Hopi world. His designs portray the life of the Hopi, their migrations, ceremonies and spiritual figures. He is recognized as one of the greatest overlay jewelers in history.” (p. 133). We have been proud to work with Chalmers since the 1980s.
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The late, award winning Hopi jeweler, Chalmers Day created this marvelous overlay necklace in the early 1990s. The pendant’s overlay design represents the feast with a maiden grinding the corn...
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These outstanding dangle earrings were created by the late, great Hopi artist, Chalmers Day. One of the finest overlay jewelers of our time, the symbols of these beautiful earrings include...
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This outstanding Hopi overlay bracelet was created by master silversmith, Chalmers Day. The prominent figures are members of the Corn clan. The larger one, a Corn clan priest, is seen coming from below with a rain cloud at his back and corn in front. A smaller figure is planting the crops. An incredible rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise stone representing water is the central feature. Above the turquoise is a pot carrying corn with prayer feather designs on the exterior. A spirit bear, totem of the Bear clan, is overseeing the planting and harvest of the crops. Rain streaks are elegantly displayed on each side of this intricate bracelet and cloud and feather designs complete the scene.
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Hopi jeweler Chalmers Day has created this marvelous butterfly maiden pendant with skill and precision. Prayer feathers, storm clouds and rain symbols are elegantly displayed on either side of the tableta worn by the maiden. Her face, earrings, necklace and profile are equally as impressive with a pueblo scene at the bottom. The piece is set with a fabulous rare gem grader natural black web Kingman stone in the center of her body. The cabochon includes a gorgeous deep sky blue hue and the spiderweb matrix is exceptional.
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Precision Hopi silversmith Chalmers Day has created this stunning bolo tie using his incredibly fine cutout work and overlay technique. The bolo features the shaman kachina holding a basket of corn representing abundance. Below him are the rain, sun face and weather symbols necessary for growth of the crops. The butterfly maiden makes an offering in prayer for rain as the mudhead rises from the underworld to greet her.
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Hopi master jeweler Chalmers Day has created this stunning one of a kind overlay ring by selecting an exceptional rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise to set in heavy gauge sterling silver. The gem is dark blue with complex black spiderweb matrix, characteristic of the finest grade found at the mine. Chalmers has overlaid designs from Hopi life. The bear clan symbol, complex weather patterns and a Hopi maiden giving thanks for a bountiful harvest decorate the ring with marvelous precision.
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Hopi artist Chalmers Day has been recognized and celebrated as one of the finest overlay silversmiths in Native American jewelry history. This example of his work from 1989 shows his unique genius in his interpretation of Hopi ceremony and legend. The piece transcends jewelry by the creation of fine art in sterling silver. Recognized by SWAIA at the 1989 Santa Fe Indian Market, the concho belt won the Best of Division award as well as first place. The belt depicts the mudhead ceremony beginning with the offerings of the people in celebration of the abundant harvest. The mudmen dance and pray for the rains that nurture the people. They enter the great Kiva with the people of the village looking on from their rooftops. The clowns enforce the seriousness of the ceremony preventing the people from getting out of line. The mudmen make holy offerings in the Kiva celebrating the great serpent that has led the people from the primordial underworld to the abundance of the present. The mudmen celebrate mother nature by riding the rainbow out to their fields and crops which provide the means of life for the people.
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This gorgeous one of a kind necklace and earring set created by award winning Hopi artist, Chalmers Day, portrays stunning detail in sterling silver. Four incredible hummingbirds can be seen in flight with wonderful precision. The necklace features a pueblo scene as well as feather and wind designs with the birds flying above the grass. The dangle earrings of the piece include gorgeous storm clouds and lightning designs symbolizing growth and prosperity. The artist included beautiful oxidation beneath the detail of the item making it very eye-catching to the viewer as well.
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With incredible skill and precision award winning Hopi artist, Chalmers Day created an elegant one of a kind belt buckle. The piece features three bear designs, symbolizing protection and guidance with pottery symbols, a half moon, and star. Wonderful triangular shaped cutouts are portrayed in the upper and lower portions of the item with small circles in the center. The detail of the piece is brought out with deep oxidation providing a darkened background making the symbols very eye catching to the viewer.
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Hand made by award winning Hopi artist, Chalmers Day, this piece features two amazing intricate wind symbols. The designs can be seen in a swirl in the left portion of the item with feather designs in between and on the right hand side as well.
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This gorgeous one of a kind piece hand fabricated by award winning Hopi artist Chalmers Day features elegant detail in sterling silver. The design of the piece includes a beautiful sacred horse with a hand for healing on the body, several wind symbols, and a mountain scene in the background. Storm clouds with lightning are portrayed in the upper left hand corner of the piece and the artist made a very unique circular design outlining the portrait of the animal with stunning oxidation used to bring out the image making it very eye catching.
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