Native American Skull & Kokopelli Medallion — .925 Silver & Copper
SKU: 3803
A Native American chief skull on one side, a Kokopelli figure on the other — this reversible medallion pendant gives you two symbols from Indigenous Southwest tradition in .925 sterling silver with genuine copper inlay. The "Good Vibrations" motto is engraved into the border alongside a ring of stars. 21mm wide, 33mm tall, 6 grams. Flip it depending on your mood: the ancestor or the trickster.
Built For
If Southwestern symbolism resonates with you — The chief skull wearing a feathered headdress connects to Indigenous warrior and ancestor traditions. Kokopelli on the reverse is the humpbacked flute player — a fertility and trickster figure found in Hopi and other Pueblo art for over a thousand years. This pendant carries both symbols with the copper inlay that references Southwestern metalwork traditions.
If you want a two-in-one pendant — The reversible design means you display one symbol at a time. The chief skull is more solemn. The Kokopelli is more playful. At 21×33mm, both sides have enough surface area for the detail to read clearly. Six grams is light enough to flip freely on a chain.
If you collect two-tone jewelry — The copper inlay against .925 silver creates a warm-against-cool color contrast that develops further as both metals patina at different rates. The copper darkens faster, deepening the contrast over months of wear. Best for collectors who like jewelry that evolves.
The Honest Take
The chief skull has a full feathered headdress that fans outward — each feather is individually defined. The eye sockets and jawline are carved with detail that's surprising at this size. The copper accents sit flush with the silver, creating a color change you feel as a seam when you run your thumbnail across it.
The Kokopelli on the reverse is a silhouette figure in the classic hunched-over flute-playing pose. The star border surrounding both sides has individual five-pointed stars engraved around the medallion's edge. "Good Vibrations" runs along this border — readable up close but not at arm's length.
Six grams sits lightly on a chain. The medallion rotates freely, so both sides show naturally throughout the day. The .925 hallmark is present. The two-tone copper and silver combination means this pendant looks warmer than an all-silver piece, especially under indoor lighting.
Under the Hood
Before You Buy
Q: Who is Kokopelli?
Kokopelli is a trickster and fertility deity figure from Hopi, Zuni, and other Pueblo traditions of the American Southwest. Depicted as a humpbacked flute player, he's associated with music, storytelling, fertility, and the arrival of spring. His image has been found in petroglyphs dating back over 1,000 years.
Q: Will the copper darken?
Yes — copper patinas faster than silver, developing a warm brown tone. This deepens the contrast between the two metals. A jewelry cloth restores both metals if you prefer uniform brightness.
Q: Can I choose which side faces out?
The pendant hangs freely on a chain, so both sides show naturally as it rotates. On a heavier chain, you can position one side forward and it tends to stay. On lighter chains, it rotates between both designs throughout the day.
At a Glance
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