Multi-aword winning artists Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma handmade this fantastic award winning belt buckle with corn row hand-cut stones and cast sterling silver. Being the student of Uncle Charles Loloma shows through in their innovative style.
Hopi artists, Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma simply put are incredible people and that shows through in their art. They are down to earth and spiritual at the same time. They are the first artists who incorporate their spirits and the spirituality of the Hopi in each piece they make. De-constructed, all of the imagery is inspired by the Hopi culture culminating into a single message -corn which means harmony and peace. This really differentiates them from artists of the past and It is quite ah inspiring. Read more about our featured artist!
Thier most recent award, the Vice President for Research Purchase Award at the Southwest Indian Art Fair, University of Arizona, 2008 was awarded to them for a buckle like the one here. Basically this is an award winning piece and a great addition to any collection.