Navajo handcrafted bracelet by artist Leander Tahe. The design of the silver square wire is a hallmark of the Tahe family. The background has been oxidized and brushed with steel wool to give it a satin finish. It is made of heavy sterling silver. A very nice bracelet
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
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Time period: current
Inside Measurement: 6-1/8" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 7-1/4 to 7-1/2"
Width measurements: approximately 5/8" (all measurements are approximate)
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