Vintage Sand-Cast Bracelet (ca 1960s)
Artist: Unknown Artist
Size: 5" with 7/8" opening
SKU
unkjew76
Completely handcrafted in the 1960s, this bracelet is made of sturdy stuff. The sand-cast technique of silversmithing can be traced as far back as the Egyptian masters. Mexican silversmiths introduced the process to the Navajo sometime after the Long Walk. This bracelet was built to endure the test of time and shows just the right amount of wear. The natural Kingman Turquoise oval cabochon is cracked, but we chose not to replace it to maintain the bracelets antique appeal. This bracelet is substantial in weight but comfortably fashioned for daily wear.
$480.00
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Unknown Artist
See full biography | See all items by Unknown ArtistPrecious Stones
Turquoise; Precious stones have symbolic implications. For example, turquoise if a "collective term for all the precious stones, wealth, or mixed offerings. Good fortune is attributed to this stone." Both white shell and turquoise are emphasized in Kinaalda?
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Silversmith Work
When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
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