Pawn Jewelry- Navajo overlay design bracelet

Navajo handcrafted large bracelet. Featuring a triangle wire base with a round mounting atop with turquoise stones.The unique bracelet has a overlay pattern surrounding the stones. Stamped with the artists name (Rosco Scott)  and the word "sterling". 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: 5-3/8" with a 1-3/8" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6" to 6-1/2"

Width measurements: 2"

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