Channel bracelet w/turquoise stones-Pawn Jewelry

Navajo handcrafted bracelet by artist Tom Yazzie. The unique bracelet features 2 silver  channels with a twist wire border. Five turquoise stones are mounted in the center of the bracelet.It is light weight with a rigid feel.Very comfortable to wear.

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Inside Measurement: 5-5/8" with a 1" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2 to 6-3/4"

Width measurements: approximately 5/16"  (all measurements are approximate)

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