Charles Loloma Hopi Tufa Cast Cuff with Inlay, c. 1970

Item: SOJ5992
Material: silver, lapis lazuli, spiny oyster, ironwood, malachite and turquoise
Size: 5 3/8" cuff + 1 1/8" opening
Period: Historic
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Charles Loloma

An astonishing example of the work of Charles Loloma, this bracelet demonstrates both his mastery of silversmithing as well as his unsurpassed lapidary work. Constructed of tufa cast silver, and inlaid with 51 pieces of hand-cut turquoise, lapis, malachite, spondylus shell and ironwood, this is an extremely rare example of this Hopi masters work. Signed on the interior, it has impeccable provenance, including an original photo of Loloma holding the bracelet. Circa 1970. Interior circumference is 5 3/8", and the opening is 1 1/8".

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