Morris Robinson (1900-1987) Hopi Silver box with turquoise

Description: Morris Robinson (1900-1987) Hopi Silver box with turquoise 3 1/8" x 2.25" x 1"
tall. 120.8 grams. Some expected wear and scratches shown. Morris Robinson
(1900-1987) is one of the most masterful goldsmith and silversmith producers,
who is from the Hopi and Third Mesa and born into the Snake Clan. His iconic
hallmark is the letter H and a snake representing his people and his clan.In the
1920’s Robinson’s deco designs became groundbreaking jewelry at the turn of the
century, which paved the way to be set apart from his peers. He became the most
influential artist in his time, including influencing the infamous Charles
Loloma and Kenneth Begay.In the first half of the twentieth century, Hopi
silverware resembled that of the neighboring Navajo. In the early years of his
career, Hopi silversmith Morris Robinson worked in that style, producing jewelry
and boxes for Vaughn’s Indian Shop, which later became Fred Wilson’s Trading
Post in Phoenix. This stamped box was made by Robinson and is the type marketed
by Wilson. Robinson would later become a recognized artist in the overlay
technique.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American
jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90%
(coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be
what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy),
rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets
if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is
shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.