Heart shaped spiny oyster shell bracelet-BC 1392

Medium sized cuff bracelet measuring 1/2" in width. Handcrafted by Navajo artist Darryl Becenti. Made of solid sterling silver, genuine red & orange spiny oyster shell and turquoise. It has a inside measurement of 5" with a 1-1/2" opening. Easily shaped to fit most wrists. A truly unique bracelet. Darryl Becenti, born 1957 in Gallup New Mexico was taught silver smithing by his brothers in law, Leroy, and David Reeves in 1980. Darryl is also known for his sand painting. Darryl was born June.2nd 1957. He originally worked heavy construction for about 20 years before he began working with silver-smithing. In 1985 his brother-in-law David Reeves began to teach him. The Reeves family is one of the best known and highly regarded Navajo families in jewelry making. Darryl’s first pieces were actually in copper, and this is where he perfected his stamping style. All his stamps are handmade. He considers his work "Old Style". Darryl has taken numerous awards from Ceremonials over the years. Darryl passed away in April,2020.