#79 • Preston Monongye Hopi Sterling Silver Medallions

Part of June 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,200.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

Two sterling silver medallions by Hopi jewelry artist Preston Monongye (1927-1987), the leader in "The New Indian Jewelry" movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The quality of Monongye's Native American jewelry is rivaled only by Charles Loloma, Lee Yazzie, and a small circle of other top artists. The pins include one oval example engraved with a dancer, and one round piece engraved with a bear. Both have safety-pin style clasps en verso. Largest pin measures approximately 2" x 2.75" tall; total combined weight of 45.68 grams.