RARE HOPI RALPH TAWANGYAOUMA STERLING BRACELET
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1960: Item # 1263759
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1960: Item # 1263759
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A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide. Weighing 118 grams, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. This bracelet is featured on page 82 of the new book REASSESSING HALLMARKS OF NATIVE SOUTHWEST JEWELRY by Pat Messier & Kim Messier. An important and rare piece by one of the most recognized Hopi silversmiths.
A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide. Weighing 118 grams, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. This bracelet is featured on page 82 of the new book REASSESSING HALLMARKS OF NATIVE SOUTHWEST JEWELRY by Pat Messier & Kim Messier. An important and rare piece by one of the most recognized Hopi silversmiths.
