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Navajo

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About The Artwork

Sublime simple swedged ingot wire bracelet with repeated single scallop stamp. It is set with one beautiful, twilight blue, natural turquoise stone. The material is hand cut to an oval shape and is graced with a sprinkle of lavender, grey and white matrix. There is not much wear, though, this Navajo creation dates from the late 1920's. First made for a man, this nicely tailored cuff will look good on either a gent or a lady. As is typical of early work, there is no maker's mark.

About The Artist

The Navajo were the first of the Native Americans of the Southwest to learn silversmithing from the Spanish. Most Navajo jewelry emphasizes silver, with turquoise stones used as an accent. Some pieces are cast in sand or tufa molds, while others are hammered, using a male stamp and a female die.

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