Ivory bangle bracelet is deeply carved with roses and leaves in a lively Art Deco mode. This is buttery colored (much more so than pictures show) and measures shy 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" interior diameter. Nicely rounded side wall gives pattern high relief. No damage.
Early Zuni bracelet with three rows of snake eye turquoise stones on a sterling silver unmarked band. All the stones are oxidizing to a mellow blue-green in the bracelet, the ring was married later and is a great match. Bracelet measures 5 1/8 end to end plus an adjustable 1 1/8" adjustable gap. The ring size is 8. No damage, very nice condition.
Early Hopi silver overlay pin or pendant with oxidized ground and turquoise stone inlay. Nice gauge silver is unsigned and feels great in the hand. Measures 2 1/8" diameter. Circa 1950s or earlier.
Lawrence Saufkie Bracelet, a Hopi cuff in the silver overlay technique with oxidized and hand incised ground. This is an older piece that measures 6" end to end plus an additional 1 1/4" gap thats adjustable. This cuff is 1" wide and weighs 51gr. It has no damage and very little visible wear. Pattern of renewal and steps of change and direction are beautifully balanced. Lawrence Saufkie began silver working in 1947, according to author Margaret Wright, he is among the most collec ...click for details
Hopi Belt Buckle in heavy gauge silver overlay by Raymond Kyasyousie who has been smithing for nearly 35 years now. Also signed with the Hopi Crafts trademark. Measures just over 3" x 1 1/2. Takes a 1" belt and this worn one is included, it's for a 35" to 38" waist. Scratches from normal wear, a jeweler could buff out for you if you prefer new look. Approx 60gr.
Mark Chee Cuff Bracelet with gem grade Royston Mine turquoise stone. Symmetrical hand stamping by this artist is instantly recognizable. Fine condition, it's larger sized and could only be slightly adjusted with a jeweler's assist. Measures approximately 6 1/4" end to end on the inside plus a 1 1/4" gap. Face of cuff measures 1 3/4" wide. Royston measures 1 1/2" tall and the weight is approx 153 gr. Mark Chee, now deceased was active from the 1930s through the 1960s. ...click for details
Zuni Chief Headdress ring in channel inlay is published in Dr & Mrs. Gregory Schaaf's American Indian Jewelry Artist's Biographies on page 19 among their private collection pieces. All hand made and channel inlaid in turquoise and shell. Measures 1 1/4" tall at face and size 6. Fine condition.
Old Robert Leekya ring with Royston turquoise cabochon. The stone has caramel colored matrix, see picture 6 for closeup of this wonderful stone. Hand stamping to shank and great wear. No damage the shank is strong and does not appear to have been sized. Leekya began in '65 and is the son of renowned stone carver, Leekya Deyuse. See Barton Wright for hallmark reference.
