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Tufa Cast Spirit Form Cuff
Joe Tsosie
- About The Tufa Cast Spirit Form Cuff
This bold spirit form cuff by Joe Tsosie was made about 25 years ago and has been carefully worn.
It has a wonderful collection of 7 different types of turquoise--all specimen quality, high grade as well as deep purple sugelite and a ripe, red piece of Mediterranean coral. The background to this strikingly simple figure is textured like earth made even more wonderful by the patina of the silver itself.
This is a great work of art and it is wearble by either a gent or a lady, as this piece is not tied to a specific gender. Because this bracelet is NOT sizeable, it must fit the one who chooses it. The choice will be mutual and in that sense a bit magical !!! This sacred spirit form is always considered lucky and protective.
Savvy Price $1,500.00
Gallery Price $2,400.00
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| Description | This bold spirit form cuff by Joe Tsosie was made about 25 years ago and has been carefully worn. It has a wonderful collection of 7 different types of turquoise--all specimen quality, high grade as well as deep purple sugelite and a ripe, red piece of Mediterranean coral. The background to this strikingly simple figure is textured like earth made even more wonderful by the patina of the silver itself. This is a great work of art and it is wearble by either a gent or a lady, as this piece is not tied to a specific gender. Because this bracelet is NOT sizeable, it must fit the one who chooses it. The choice will be mutual and in that sense a bit magical !!! This sacred spirit form is always considered lucky and protective. |
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| About the Artist | This 20th century Navajo jeweler is not covered in the standard hallmark books or in Schaaf's American Jewelry I publication because he is routinely under the radar. Joe Tsosie does not participate in Indian markets. Often he works for others, like a backup singer. His work, however; is entirely compelling in its quality of execution and its unique composition. He enlists the finest quality natural materials to boot! |
| Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
| Medium | Sterling silver, natural turquoise, natural coral, natural sugelite |
| Troy ounces | 2.15 troy ounces |
| Size | Bracelet interior is 5 3/8" plus 1" opening. Figure is 2 7/8" in length. Width of bracelet is 3/4". |
| Signed | "JT" with a star above |
| Date of creation | Circa 1970's |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Turquoise | Natural Turquoise Mountain, Morenci, Lone Mountain, Blue Gem, Denali, Sleeping Beauty and Kingman |
| Provenance | Consigned by gentleman who inherited his grandmother's art collection CP 3037 |
| Gram weight | 66.67 grams |
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