Navajo handcrafted bracelet by a unknown artist. The tradional design of the bracelet features unique stamping and heavy guage silver with a large turquoise stone. The split shank design of the bracelet reflects its traditional heritage of older Navajo jewelry.One of these are the wirling log stamps representing a Navajo symbol of good luck, well being and spiritual balance on the sides of the 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 & turquoise
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Time period: current
Inside Measurement: 5-1/2" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-3/4 to 7"
Width measurements: 1"" (all measurements are approximate)
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