Tufa Cast bracelet by Navajo artist Harrison Jim

This sterling silver bracelet features crosses throughout the bracelet.The artist is known for this unique stlye of jewelry. Due to the method of how this type of jewelry is made, a texture can be seen in the silver. The method is reffered to as Tufa Cast .It is handcrafted by Navajo artist Harrison Jim. The bracelet is highly detailed and has a patina finish.

Materials: Sterling silver 

Outside measurements : 2" to 1" taper

Inside measurements : 5-1/2" with a 1-1/4" opening

This bracelet can be adjusted slighty to fit medium sized wrists It will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2" to 6-3/4"

Technique :  Tufa-casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa-stone) and the molten metal is poured into the impression. This was one of the very first techniques that the Navajo created in the late 1800's.