We have similar Native items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by : Dylan L. Age Circa: Antique Native Navajo C. Markings : Marked “STERLING” on the inside of the bracelet, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin: United States – Navajo Nation. Gram Weight: 22 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements: The bracelet has an inner circumference of 5.75″ and measures 0.25″ wide. The wrist gap measures 1.02″ across, meaning the full length of the necklace in total measures 6.77″ total. Bracelet Type: Cuff Bracelet. Link Type : Rounded and Polished Sterling Silver. 925 sterling silver bracelet is adorned with hand stamped Native American symbols and motifs. These motifs include a series of feathers, which is a Native American symbol for chieftain. This cuff is heavy in metal value and can be worn alone or with other items of jewelry and other bracelets. Damage: Age appropriate wear. The bracelet is fairly tarnished, specifically in the low relief areas, which adds to the character of the item. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasnt repaid, the item became known as either Old Pawn or Dead Pawn. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one of the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. Navajo silversmiths, working from 1870 to 1900, learned about stamping from Mexican leather workers, and adopted this to their metal working. Artisans made their own stamps that were passed down to each generation. Stampings are usually hand hammered using handcrafted or die stamps and include traditional Native American symbols, such as sunbursts, to ornate landscapes. This technique has been passed on and utilized by other Native American tribes and continues to be a popular method of jewelry making. The item “Antique Vintage Native Sterling 925 Silver Navajo Old Pawn Stamped Cuff Bracelet” is in sale since Saturday, October 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Cuff
- Country of Origin: United States
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Metal Purity: .925
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Bracelets
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo