Sonwai, Hopi Silver Cast Bracelet with Inlay

Item: QJ1188
Material: silver, fossilized ivory, ebony, coral and turquoise
Size: 5 5/8" cuff + 1" opening, 1 3/4" width
Period: Contemporary
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai)

A contemporary cast silver cuff style bracelet made by renowned Hopi jeweler Sonwai (Verma Nequatewa). The wide, slightly tapered silver cuff is textured from the casting mold with raised edges and a raised, shield form set with stone to stone mosaic inlay in ebony, ivory, coral and turquoise in a flat silver bezel at center. The artist's signature is clearly visible on the interior.

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