Navajo handcrafted bracelet by an unknown artist. The unique design of of the butterfly sets in the middle of the bracelet and is nicely detailed. The bright orange spiny oyster shell wings cntrast perfectly with the turquoise.The bracelet has a light weight feel and is very comfortable.Easily shaped to fit most wrists. This is an outstanding piece.
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, orange spiny oyster shell & turquoise
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Time period: current
Inside Measurement: 5-3/4" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 7 to 7-1/4"
Width measurements: 1/2" (all measurements are approximate)
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