Sterling Silver Overlay Bracelet by Bernard Dawahoya

DESCRIPTION: For your pleasure is a gorgeous sterling silver overlay bracelet by Bernard Dawahoya. This bracelet features solid polished silver with deep contrasting overlay designs, accented with an intricate stippling technique and darkened silver background. Make this part of your collection today!
Bernard had long been recognized as a master silversmith and his work is easily recognized by his unique, bold and crisp designs, the heavy weight silver he used, and the precise matting (texturing) he tooled into the negative areas of his pieces. He developed the design elements he used on his jewelry over the years; they are symbolic of Hopi beliefs, history, and culture. Bernard was a wonderful story teller and there was nothing more enjoyable and intriguing than listening to him explain the stories behind his designs.  Many examples of his work can be viewed in museums from California to New York and can also be seen in numerous publications.
MAKER: Hallmarked with a snow cloud (stamped). Bernard Dawahoya (1938-1998; Hopi). Active 1950s-2010.
APPROX AGE: Fairly Modern.
SIZE: This bracelet measure 5- 1/2 inches from end to end on the silver, and has a 1 inch gap (fits a 6- 1/2 inch wrist). Total weight is 39.3 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the descri