BackKingman Turquoise Bracelet by Ben Yazzie, Jr. (#19)
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6 1/2" with 1 1/4" opening
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Recently, a gentleman brought in a busted bracelet. The cuff was wide, heavy, and studded with small but superb nuggets of natural Kingman turquoise. Because of the mangled silver work, the bracelet was unredeemable. The turquoise was, however, a true treasure. We carefully pulled the stones and gave them to Ben Yazzie. The idea was to make a bracelet that would suit the turquoise---an old cluster-style, heavy-duty bracelet was the goal. Ben was just the one to make it happen, and the result is this outstanding bracelet that is equal to the turquoise. Amazing!
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Navajo Jewelry See all items in this categoryRelated legends:
Precious Stones
Turquoise;
Precious stones have symbolic implications. For example, turquoise if a "collective
term for all the precious stones, wealth, or mixed offerings. Good fortune is
attributed to this stone." Both white shell and turquoise are emphasized
in Kinaalda? More about this legend
Silversmith Work
When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
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