This cuff is a rugged beauty with strong visual texture that has the look of a much older piece. It is traditional in every way with natural Royston, blue to green stones. Its current size will accommodate comfortably a 6 1/2" wrist and is capable of adjustment of 3/8" of an inch smaller.
Description | This cuff is a rugged beauty with strong visual texture that has the look of a much older piece. It is traditional in every way with natural Royston, blue to green stones. Its current size will accommodate comfortably a 6 1/2" wrist and is capable of adjustment of 3/8" of an inch smaller.
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About the Artist | The best book to explain the steps in creating Zuni cluster jewelry is Oscar Branson's Indian Jewelry Making. Volume II. Look at page 48 illustrating each step to create a cluster bracelet. |
Culture | American Indian, Zuni |
Medium | Natural turquoise and sterling silver |
Troy ounces | 2.33 troy ounces |
Size | Inside measurement is 5 5/8" end to end with an opening 1 1/8" across. Overally width/height at center is 2 5/8". Each side "fan" cluster is 1 5/8" height X 3/4" width. Cuff tapers to 5/8" terminals. |
Date of creation | Mid 1950's to 1960's |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural turquoise, blue to green in color |
Provenance | KGE-7 |
Gram weight | 72.5 grams |