Bracelet

Bracelet

#98.060 Description: Bracelet; cuff style; Zuni inlay; Silver, turquoise, petrified wood; twelve horizontal rows of inlay-each row consists of six thin, long horizontal pieces; Design-on top portion of bracelet - a horizontal step pattern going down to the left; rows are evenly spaced w/ silver bands between each row; all inlaid stones are raised above the bracelet surface; on each side of the design portion-solid, polished silver that has horizontal lines that line up w/ the inlay work. It appears that all horizontal inlay rows were separate-then soldered together; no lines or marks on inside of bracelet-indicating metal on metal.
  • Object: Bracelet
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: mid 1900's
  • Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 2 3/8"
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Zuni
  • Cultural Context: Made for sale
  • Donor: Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 98.060