Navajo
Sterling Silver
Bear Claw, Turquoise
and Coral Bracelet - Large
Genuine
Bear Claw,
Sterling Silver, and
Nugget Bracelet
$385 SOLD
Crafted by Navajo artist Elaine Sam.
Size | Large.
Somewhat adjustable - see how. |
Stones
| 3 Turquoise; 3 Coral |
Circumference (inside end-to-end) | 5 7/8" |
Gap
(between ends) | 1 1/4" |
Width
(at widest point) | 1 1/2" |
Weight | 91 grams |
Hallmarks (stamped on back) | NAVAJO HANDMADE ES |
Bears
are the main figure in the Mountain Way,
an important Navajo ceremony.
Bear claws are a traditional adornment to pendants and bracelets.
This bracelet contains one natural bear claw which is surrounded by turquoise and coral nuggets in sawtooth bezels, handmade sterling silver leaf swirls, spirals, and raindrops. Scallop stamped edge.
A very substantial large bracelet perfect for the outdoorsman or woman.
See matching Bear Claw Squash Blossom Necklace.
(Note:
Almost all natural bear claws have a slight imperfection - many of them
have a rub mark, a scratch, a crack or even a piece missing. Like the lines in
people's fingernails, these imperfections are just part of the claw. In fact,
that is one way you can tell that the bear claw is authentic and not man-made.)