Early 20th C Antique Navajo Fred Harvey Silver Turquoise Chief Profile Bracelet
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:6803330 | Main Stone: Silver |
Ethnic Origin: Navajo | Jewelry Type: Bracelet |
Features: Ethnic, Regional & Tribal |
Rare Antique Early 20th Century Cuff with Chief Profile Terminals
Rare piece with flared terminals that adorn ones wrist with profile images of an Indian Chief. Unique stamps create this design and almost a floral motif on the bracelet leading up to the face. Made of heavy ingot silver.Several similar designs can be found in the book "Masterworks and Eccentricities - Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry and Metalwork 1880-1950". The book shows 8 different profile cuffs from the Carl Druc...kman collection, one of these published pieces I had previously owned. This was purchased from an advanced private collection and went straight into mine until now. A wonderful piece worthy of any collection.
Bracelet measures just under 6" inches inside tip to tipBack opening of 1-1/8" inches Just over 11/16" inch wideTotal weight - 62+ gramsNice vintage condition - please see all photos
Will be packed with care and shipped fully insured
Listing several pieces from the vault, please see my other auctions
Will be packed with care and shipped fully insuredPlease see all photos
Rare piece with flared terminals that adorn ones wrist with profile images of an Indian Chief. Unique stamps create this design and almost a floral motif on the bracelet leading up to the face. Made of heavy ingot silver.Several similar designs can be found in the book "Masterworks and Eccentricities - Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry and Metalwork 1880-1950". The book shows 8 different profile cuffs from the Carl Druc...kman collection, one of these published pieces I had previously owned. This was purchased from an advanced private collection and went straight into mine until now. A wonderful piece worthy of any collection.
Bracelet measures just under 6" inches inside tip to tipBack opening of 1-1/8" inches Just over 11/16" inch wideTotal weight - 62+ gramsNice vintage condition - please see all photos
Will be packed with care and shipped fully insured
Listing several pieces from the vault, please see my other auctions
Will be packed with care and shipped fully insuredPlease see all photos