Jefferson Brown, Navajo - Sterling Silver and Turquoise | |||||||||||||||
The Total Inside Circumference (total measurement around the inside) is also the approximate wrist size. This measurement includes the gap. The gap is the distance between the ends. | Paula says - "What an amazing example of fine Native American sterling silver overlay work. Very intricate and finely detailed. The turquoise cabochon below the medicine bear is the perfect accent."
3/4" x 1" medicine bear is a full 1/8" thick.
Incredibly detailed stamping with silver dust background.
| ||||||||||||||
Native American Bear SymbolismBear is considered the most powerful of all of the animals and is one of the most popular subjects of Native American carvers. Bear is a spiritual guide and represents strength and self-knowledge. Bear has supernatural powers and great healing powers. Bear is a symbol deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future. The Bear is the guardian of the West an is one of the animals of the Six Directions. Bears are the main figure in the Mountain Way, an important Navajo ceremony. Bear claws are a traditional adornment to pendants and bracelets. |
About Silver100% solid silver won't tarnish but it is too soft to use for making jewelry - it could easily be scratched, dented and bent. Sterling silver has a small amount of one or more other metals usually copper, added to the silver. To be called sterling silver, the alloy must contain at least 92.5% pure silver. Sterling silver alloy is harder than pure silver but the added metals also can cause discoloration or tarnish. |
Home | FAQ | About Us | Articles | Shopping | Contact | Site Map | Search
© 2011 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information
