This unique bracelet is Navajo handcrafted and features repousse´stamping and a single Kingman turquosie stone. Repoussé or repoussage refer to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. 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 & Kingman turquoise
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Time period: current
Inside Measurement: 5-3/4" with a 1-3/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2"" to 7-1/2"*
Width measurements: 2-7/8"
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