Handcrafted by Navajo artisan Fred Begay. It features his largest inlay bracelet design. The rectangular inlay area with an image a pueblo in the night sky. The inlay curves slightly around the bracelet shape and is raised in the mounting. The dimensional pattern is highly detailed and expertly polished. There is NO paint or enamel used in the inlay of this ring. A beautiful bracelet that is more art than jewelry !
Materials: Sterling silver, Jet, Jasper, cultured opal and coral
Measurement: inlay area 2-1/2" x 3/4" x 5/8" -
inside measurements: 5-1/2" with a 1-1/2" opening
Design: ADOBE PUEBLO JEWELRY: The Pueblo design you see in your piece reflects the of the Navajo people’s lifestyle. The scenery is set in New Mexico, near “Shiprock” mountain. This mountain range is a sacred area for the Navajo. The black represents Father sky (everything known) while the pueblos are mother earth (everything known)
Artist: Frederick Begay Born Aug. 15th 1970, in Gallup New Mexico, Fred Was raised in a small town called Manuelito. Although he began creating jewelry when he was in his teens, he didn’t begin inlaying pieces until after high school. He is self-taught in his craft, and is a true pioneer in the world of intricate inlay. Known for his " Pueblo " jewelry Fred recently was awarded a 1st place in Gallup Ceremonials. (the Navajo nations largest showing of jewelry & arts and crafts)
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