Cultured opal Sun Face Zuni bracelet

Traditional Zuni Sun Face bracelet.The Sunface is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, where it represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni have always honored the Sun's vital role in the cycling of seasons and the success of crops, recognizing that the Sun's warmth sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity to the people. It features 3 inlayed Sun Face designs with white cultured opal, turquoise, jet, mother of pearl and coral. It is light weight and easy to wearIt 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 Native American culture. Material: Sterling silver,Jet, Mother of Pearl, Coral & Turquoise Tribe affiliation: Zuni Time period: current Inside Measurement: Inside measures 5-5/8" with 1" opening and will wrist sizes of 6-1/2" to 6-3/4". Width measurements: It mesures 7/8" in width and tapers to 1/8" (all measurements are approximate) CLICK BELOW TO VIEW How to size your wrist and try a bracelet on