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Late 20th Century
6.5" + .875" Gap x 1.625" W
Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver and 14K Gold with Overlay Bear and Bear Claw Motifs Hallmarked Sterling 14K LM
Excellent Condition
Hopi Pueblo jewelry, particularly cuff bracelets, represents a rich tradition of Native American artistry from the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona. These pieces often feature intricate overlay techniques, where a top layer of silver (or gold) is cut, soldered onto a blackened base, and polished to create contrasting designs inspired by Hopi culture—such as kachinas, nature motifs, geometric patterns, or symbolic elements like heartline bears and avanyu (horned water serpents). The combination of sterling silver (92.5% pure silver) with 14k gold adds luxury and durability, typically through gold overlay, inlay, or accents, blending the cool tone of silver with gold's warmth.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
6.5 in0.88 in1.63 in
Category:
Bracelet - Sterling Silver and Mixed Settings
