Zuni SunFace bracelet-Pawn Jewelry

Traditional Zuni Sun Face bracelet.The Sunface is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, where it represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni have always honored the Sun's vital role in the cycling of seasons and the success of crops, recognizing that the Sun's warmth sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity to the people. It features 3 inlayed Sun Face designs with turquoise, jet, mother of pearl and coral.The bracelet 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.  It is light weight and easy to wear.

 Measurements: 7/8" in width and tapers to 1/8". Inside measures 5-3/4" with 1" opening

*It will wrist sizes of 6-3/4" to 7".