So fierce Hopi.!!



Hopi woman 1880s.

This historical photograph is another favorite of mine. In this image the woman wearing a traditional female hairstyle, which is said to be worn by those who are unmarried. Notice that she is wearing a variety of necklances made of silver. Mostly likely many of these strung silver beads were

Navajo-made items, as many Hopi and Diné people historically have traded cultural items with each other for generations. The pendant she is wearing is called a naja (na'azha) which is made via the technique of tufa casting.  The additional pendants that look like crosses are stylized stars and many Diné historicalled used in their silverwork, and continue to make in contemporary jewelry designs.

As you can see Adornment is in full effect in this historical photograph.
She looks so fierce!