BR907 cuff bracelet in silver Harpo

One of a Kind piece - Navajo handcraft

Artist : Stanford Yazzie

Superb sterlin silver cuff bracelet set with an inlaid cross in coral, jet and turquoise.

This cuff was made with one of the ancestral processes of Navajo jewelry: the Tufa Cast technique.

The artist takes a mold made of volcanic stone (tufa) and divises it in two parts. In the first part, he carves a design of his choice, melts silver in, and tightly covers it with the second part of the mold. Once the silver is hard, the mold eventually breaks, making this piece a unique item. This technique creates a jewel of traditional rough aspect on which we can clearly see the beautiful lumps of tufa stone. The artist shows great skill here, with precise work that demands a great deal of technique. Fine silver lines shine alongside delicate prints.

This cuff bracelet perfectly reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of Navajo artisans. It features molded crosses called “Crossroads Cross”, a symbol of choice and decision. You can see that there are several crosses. There are two discreet ones and a larger one in the center.

The artist shows great mastery here, with precise work requiring a great deal of technique. Fine silver lines shine alongside delicate prints.

The background has been oxidized to bring out all the fine details. The whole is framed by a thick, smooth frame, like a quiet force in the midst of chaos.

Wrist circumference: 17cm ( 6 inches 1/2) 

Width: 5.5cm ( 2 inches 1/4) 

This cuff bracelet is made of sterling silver.

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.