Large oval needlepoint Zuni bracelet-Pawn Jewelry

Vintage 1970's Zuni needle point bracelet. Set in solid sterling silver and genuine  turquoise. Over 65 stones were hand cut for this bracelet.The center cluster of stones measures approximately 2" x 2" making it set perfect on the wrist and easy to wear. This is a classic medium sized Zuni cluster needle point bracelet.

Style:  Zuni Jewelry :  Needle Point Needle point Jewelry is a very elegant style that emerged in Zuni jewelry in the 1940’s. It is among some of the most labor-intensive jewelry to make. Made by both Navajo and Zuni artist, this style is defined as a small sliver of stone that are pointed on both ends.

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" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/4 to 6-1/2"

Width measurements: approximately 2" and tapers down to 1/4"  (all measurements are approximate)

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