DESCRIPTION: Presented here is a tufa cast and cobblestone inlay bracelet by Navajo artist, Harrison Jim. This beautiful bracelet features neat cobblestone inlay of wood, turquoise, onyx, and coral. The cuff is an incredible tufa cast with intricate geometric designs. A lot of work goes into Tufa casting, here are some of the steps; 1. Tuff mold is prepared. 2. Preparations for casting. 3. Molten silver or gold is poured. 4. Cast is cooled and removed from mold. 5. Rough casting is cleaned, filed and polished.
MAKER: Hallmarked H Jim (conjoined). Harrison Jim (Navajo). Active since 1960s.
APPROX AGE: Fairly modern.
SIZE: This bracelet measures 5-1/4 inches from end to end on the silver plus a 1-1/8 inch gap (fits a 6-3/8 inch wrist). It measures 1-3/8 inch wide at the widest part, and weighs 76.5 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 description, specifically with regards to condition.