DESCRIPTION: Available here is a unique Hopi sterling silver tufa cast bracelet. This fabulous bracelet features a stylized, three dimensional Kachina motif with a turquoise cabochon affixed to the nice tufa cast bracelet. The designs in the tufa, especially the. Along the inside of the cuff, are extraordinary and a testament to the artists creativity and dedication. It is stamped sterling and 14K and has a nice weight to it. Tufa stone is a compressed volcanic ash material that is found on the Navajo reservation. It is easier to carve than sandstone and its porous surface leaves a unique texture once the metal has cooled. Tufa casting is a labor-intensive process involving many steps. MAKER: Hallmarked with a bear paw symbol. APPROX AGE: Fairly contemporary. SIZE: This item measures 5 inches from end to end on the silver plus a 1-1/8 inch gap (fits a 6-1/8 inch wrist). It measures 1-3/4 inch wide at the widest part, and weighs 70.7 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. This is an awesome bracelet that would go perfect in your collection and it will look great on! We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy! We also hold many auctions throughout the year. They are “live auctions” at our physical location and are also simulcast online. Check them out at Western Trading Post. THANK YOU for your business! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “westerntradingpost” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Country of Origin: United States
- Jewelry Type: Bracelets
- Type: Bracelet
- Brand: Native American
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: Cuff
- Metal Purity: Sterling
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Tribal Affiliation: Hopi