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ARTIFACT:
This is a Large 1970's - 1980's Navajo Stamped Copper Cuff Bracelet. An Early work by Ronnie Willie.
Ronnie Willie, Navajo silversmith learned the art of silversmithing from his older brother, Lonnie. He is an accomplished Kachina carver, sculptor, and artist. He also likes to draw.
Ronnie makes his own tools and is known for his overlay silver crosses and silver beads (raindrops) embedded in silver and inlaid with gemstones. He works as a silversmith five days a week in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He enjoys creating innovative designs and practices his art in his free time. Someday, he would like to teach young people how to silversmith and sculpture. It is important to him to keep his culture's traditions alive through his silverwork.
VINTAGE:
1970s - 1980s.
SIZE:
Approximately: 1-9/16" in height x 6" in length. Opening: 1-3/8" wide. / Fit to the arm size: 7-1/4"+ length.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Copper.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
RONNIE arrow mark WILLIE
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Native American Jewelry collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay10/24 MHJV24 LBGEX09/19/24
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The bracelet shows minor wear with beautiful stamp work. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
