1920s Cerrillos Turquoise Cuff Number of Strands_2 Hand Coiled and Traditionally Fired

Hand Coiled and Traditionally Fired Santo Domingo Olla with Hand Painted Plant Designs by Crucita Melchor (1932 - )

25" Height

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1920s Cerrillos Turquoise Cuff Number of Strands_2 Hand Coiled and Traditionally FiredEarly Navajo, hand forged sterling silver ingot cuff bracelet set with a single hand cut natural Cerrillos turquoise stone in a simple bezel. The wide silver band is decorated with bold chisel stamped radiating designs, a hallmark of early Navajo silversmithing. Heavy wear and deep patina are consistent with nearly a century of age. This piece likely dates to 1915 1925, an era when Navajo jewelers were adapting their craft for both Native use and