Vintage Watson Honanie Hopi Storyteller Ring – Strlg Silver w 14K Gold sz 7 For Sale

Beautiful vintage storyteller ring by acclaimed Hopi jeweler Watson Honanie, purchased around 1990 from Southwest Studio Connection Native American Art Gallery in Southampton, New York.The ring features Honanie’s distinctive solid 14K gold overlay on sterling silver technique, with a detailed hand-worked narrative scene wrapping around the band. The imagery includes figures, animals and Southwest/Hopi-inspired elements, creating a highly dimensional pictorial design.Watson Honanie was known for combining traditional Hopi overlay techniques with gold and finely detailed storytelling imagery. His work is collectible and recognized for its craftsmanship and distinctive visual style.The ring is artist hallmarked and stamped 14K on the interior, as shown in the photos.Details: Watson Honanie, Hopi; sterling silver with solid 14K gold overlay; storyteller/pictorial band; approx. US size 7; purchased circa 1990; signed/hallmarked; handmade; vintage.The ring is in very good vintage condition with normal surface wear and patina consistent with age. It has not been aggressively polished. Please review all photos closely for condition, hallmark, detailing and size.Provenance: Southwest Studio Connection in Southampton, NY, where Watson Honanie’s jewelry was sold, and personally purchased this ring there around 1990. Details* Artist: Watson Honanie* Tribal affiliation: Hopi* Style: Storyteller / pictorial ring* Metal: Sterling silver* Gold work: Solid 14K gold overlay* Ring size: Approximately US 7* Date: Purchased circa 1990* Original source: Southwest Studio Connection Native American Art Gallery, Southampton, New York* Signed / hallmarked: Yes* 14K marked: Yes* Handmade: Yes* Vintage: Yes* Country of origin: United States