Navajo Sterling Silver Applique Oval Cuff leather bracelets pyritohedral

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Hallmarked "GB" and stamped "Sterling"

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Native Americans once walked from the American Southwest to the Baja Peninsula to trade Turquoise for this bright colored shell

Hand-stamped details and an oxidized background complete this traditional Navajo piece

Navajo Sterling Silver Applique Oval Cuff leather bracelets pyritohedralSterling Silver Appliqu is a difficult and time consuming technique with a long history in Navajo design. Each sterling silver flower, feather, twist and leaf is handmade and individually soldered to the cuff bracelet. The sterling silver is lightly oxidized and polished to bring out the detail and texture. Appliqued pieces are in high demand worldwide and are considered to be traditional Navajo artistry at its best. Navajo artist, Lee Thompson,