Ralph Tawangyaouma (1906-1973) - Set of Eight Hopi Silver Spoons with Stamped Designs c. 1940s, Largest spoon is 83g and measures 8.5" x 2.5". Medium sized spoon is 50g and measures 7" x 1.5". Smallest spoons are 35g each and measure 6.5" x 1.25". Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. Owner is the daughter of the silversmith who created these spoons, Ralph Tawangyaouma (1906-1973), Hopi Pueblo, Corn Clan. He was the husband of Caroline Tawangyaouma and first cousin of Pierce Kewanwytewa. Ralph is remembered as one of the finest traditional Hopi silversmiths and is valued among collectors. Ralph was also a Two-Horn Priest, and led a very spiritual Hopi life. He witnessed the split at Oraibi in 1906 and was among the traditional leaders, to include Yukiuma and Dan Katchongva, who established Hotevilla. These spoons were made by Ralph Tawangyaouma for his wife, Caroline, and include her initials "C.H.T." as a hallmark. Includes a copy of a provenance letter written by the daughter. Each lot shows additional images, condition reports, and provenance. Please review all images. NOTE SHIPPING HANDLING TIME: Please allow a handling time of 1 to 3 weeks for your item(s) to be shipped. In gallery pick up date starts May 19th by appointment. NOTE FEES CHARGED: 1. Our buyer's premium is 25% for winning bids under $100,000 and 20% for winning bids at $100,000 and above. 2. There is a surcharge of 3% for all credit card transactions. 3. US sales tax is charged on all purchases except for buyers (a) with a current resale license (b) shipping address to sales tax exempt state (Alaska (certain jurisdictions), Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire and Delaware), (c) international buyers. 4. We charge for shipping. For all 50 domestic states in the USA, please refer to the flat rate shipping fee added to this item. If you win more than one lot, we will combine the shipping fee for you. For countries outside of the USA, a shipping fee will be added based on the destination, and the buyer is responsible for VAT/import fees.

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343 g