Navajo handcrafted link bracelet by artist Edison Yazzie. The unique bracelet features 7 inlayed links that are hinged allowing it to fit nicley on most wrists. Each link is mounted in thick silver with the inlayed pattern slightly raised. The Design is directly reflective of a Navajo Rug pattern called a "Storm Pattern". The middle apposing triangles are the "eye" of the storm, and the black steps represent storm clouds. Designs and or patterns showing storm clouds, whirl winds and or rain are common with the Navajo People as water is such a vital part of there life.It fastens with a rectangular box clasp with a saftey chain. It is nicely weighted and easy to wear. This is a stunning piece.
Measurements: 7-1/4" in total length, links; 1" x 5/8"
STONES: Multiple pieces of stone make up the mosaic image.The black you see in the design is called "JET "and is a fossilized wood, which has been compressed over millions of years.The brown is made up of tiger eye & picture jasper. The blue stones in the corners is lapis, the blue iridescent rectangular shapes are made from Cultured Opal.