Ralph Tawangyaouma, Hopi Stamped Silver Bracelet with Six Pump Drilled Turquoise Cabochons, c.1940

Item: ZOJ1112
Material: silver and turquoise
Size: 5 1/4" cuff + 1 1/8" opening, 2" width
Period: Historic
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Ralph Tawangyaouma

This is an early to mid 20th century silver and turquoise cuff style bracelet by renowned Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma. The bracelet is comprised of a split silver cuff, with stamped terminals and a large silver plaque overlaid across center. The silver plaque features six teardrop shaped drilled turquoise cabochons set in handmade silver sawtooth bezels in a sort of floral motif. A small silver wire extends from the drill holes and connects the central cabochons in pairs. The bracelet is further decorated with ornate stamped and chiseled ornamentation. Provenance: From the Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh.

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