Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET

Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET

Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET

This is a museum quality vintage Navajo Native American Jewelry earlier 1940s all silver bracelet. This piece contains heavy patina that is remarkable. The bracelet contains a superior shanks being hand twisted. What makes the 4 twisted shanks so unique is that when put together they appear to be one amazing braided shank. The width of the bracelet measures around 20mm Sterling silver.

The inside end to end measures around 6"ΒΌ with an additional 1-1/4" gap. No marks but tested as coin silver great addition to your collection.

The Native American jewelry is synonymous with the beliefs of the indigenous people. Tourism and trade increased their market presence, especially at the turn of the 20th century. In fact, the Zuni is the largest of New Mexico's pueblos with almost 80 percent of households earning their livelihood through the production of jewelry.

This includes a massive use of silver, turquoise, corals, and even precious gems. The Native Indian jewelry is an art that is celebrated to this day and will continue to be in the generations to come. However, the Native American artisans of today aren't creating the same kind of jewelry as their ancestors. They've turned into contemporary artists with the influence of technology and modern trends, which they merge with their traditional designs to honor their past.
Old 1940s NAVAJO WIDE Coin SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN Hand Braided BRACELET