Large Pawn Petit point Navajo Bracelet

Traditional Navajo petit point cluster bracelet. It features geuine turquoise from Kingman, Az. The stones form a round pattern in the center surrounded by reverse stamped silver accents. The sides of the bracelet feature 5 more additional stones wrapped in the same style. It has a medium weight for such a large bracelet. Signed by the artist with his initials DLW (Danny L. Wauneka) 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 Native American culture. Material: Sterling silver & turquoise Tribe affiliation: Navajo Time period: current Inside Measurement:Inside measures 5-5/8" with a 1-1/4" opening. This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 6-3/4" to 7" Width measurements: It has a width of 2-1/4" and tapers to 3/8" (all measurements are approximate) CLICK BELOW TO VIEW How to size your wrist and try a bracelet on