#002 Dolphin Overlay Bracelet
The dolphin/porpoise imagery signifies good luck or protection.  It is said that if a family member is ill, if you are experiencing misfortune, or if someone has threatened you, you should approach the ocean and pray to the dolphin.  Be specific in your needs and ask for aid.  The request will be granted if the dolphin stands, laughs and dances backwards. For more information about Native nature symbols see the book 'Spirits of the Earth' available here. The individual details of the bracelet's imagery are skillfully cut from silver sheet and painstakingly soldered into place.  The Hopi artist has stamped his initials 'JF' on the back.  It is also stamped 'STERLING'.  It is 1" wide and can be adjusted in size to some extent. A very well crafted piece.	Click on Image
#007 Appliqué Story Bracelet
The imagery depicts traditional Navajo life.  Each detail has been tediously sawed out and soldered to the background.  This a time consuming technique called appliqué.  It is 1" wide and can be adjusted in size to some extent. It is stamped on the back by the artist 'Benny Benally'.  It is also stamped 'STERLING' and '.925'.  The .925 is simply another denotation for Sterling Silver.  An interesting piece.	Click on Image
#009 Single Red Coral Cuff
This decoratively stamped Sterling Silver Navajo bracelet includes a single piece of natural red coral (becoming increasingly rare).  The back is stamped 'Peter Nelson' (artist) and 'STERLING'.  The cuff measures 3/4" wide and can be adjusted to some extent. The silver is polished in some areas and satin finished in others.	Click on Image
#016 Gold and Silver Prayer Feather Bracelet Imagery depicting traditional Navajo life has been cut from Gold-Filled sheet and overlaid onto Sterling Silver.  The imagery sits within the borders of a prayer feather.  The 1" wide cuff can be adjusted in size to some extent.  On the underside it is stamped 'IHMSS' (Indian Hand Made Sterling Silver), '12K GF' and 'Wes Craig' artist.  Care should be taken not to excessively abrade the surface lest some of the colors fade.  Retails in galleries for $355.00. Click on Image #034   Stone in the Star Turquoise This sterling silver bracelet is handmade by Navajo artist Nicole Begay.  The back bears the stamp of a tall traditional Navajo hat.  This is the jewelry symbol used by her  jeweler father William.  Nicole also uses his symbol as her own.  The turquoise stone in the center varies from bracelet to bracelet.     Click on Image #035 Man's Triple Cord Bracelet This sterling silver cuff  bracelet is both decorative and simple.  The look is appropriate both for a man or woman. Crafted by Alene Tahe of the Navajo Reservation, the underside is stamped with 'STERLING' and TAHE".  It measures approximately 5/16" in width.  Fits a 7 1/4" wrist and there is some room for size adjusting.      Click on Image     #036 Diamond Stamped Bracelet This sterling silver bracelet is distinctly masculine in appearance and feel.  It is handmade by Navajo Reservation artist Nora Tahe.  Approximately 3/8" wide, it is stamped on its underside with 'NORA' and 'STERLING'. Fits a 7"wrist and there is some room for size adjusting. Simple and elegant.       Click on Image