Pawn Jewelry- Navajo bracelet by artist's Lee & Verna Wesley

Navajo handcrafted cuff bracelet by artist Lee & Verna Wesley.It features traditional stamping that detail the  edges with twist wire channel framing the 9 turquoise stones.These elements are hallmarks of the craftmanship of the husband and wife team.This is a beautiful bracelet with a medium size that will fit a wide range of wrist sizes. 

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: 5-7/8" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 7" to 7-1/2"

Width measurements: approximately 3/4"

Stone mounting measuremnts: irregular shapes are approximately  3/8" x 3/8"

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