Sterling silver ingot sheet fabricated into an elongated and squared or rectangular spiral, the center of which in each is closed to form a bezel for inlay of slender/ linear pieces of deep blue turquoise and a pepper red coral. Remaining background of the walled spiral is oxidized black.
No two segments are alike and one is graced with an additional spiral with central silver drop. To the simple hook and eye clasp has been added a fine safety chain.
Description | Sterling silver ingot sheet fabricated into an elongated and squared or rectangular spiral, the center of which in each is closed to form a bezel for inlay of slender/ linear pieces of deep blue turquoise and a pepper red coral. Remaining background of the walled spiral is oxidized black. No two segments are alike and one is graced with an additional spiral with central silver drop. To the simple hook and eye clasp has been added a fine safety chain. |
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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 | Sterling silver and natural coral and turquoise |
Troy ounces | .65 troy ounces |
Size | 7" in length independent of safety chain |
Signed | No |
Date of creation | Circa 1955-1965 |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural turquoise and natural coral |
Provenance | Bru Lie |
Gram weight | 20.2 grams |