Navajo handcrafted bracelet by artist Paul Skeets. The tradional design of the bracelet features 3 turquoise stones mounted in sterling silver. The center stone is has detailed saw cut mounting that frames it perfectly. The bracelet has a sturdy feel and is very comfortable.
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: 5-1/4" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2 to 6-3/4"
Width measurements: approximately 1" at the widest point and tapering to 1/8" (all measurements are approximate)
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