Vintage Preston Monongye Overlay Design Bracelet

For your pleasure we present a vintage Preston Monongye sterling silver overlay bracelet. Preston Monongye was an award winning, master artisan adopted by the Monongye family in Hopi. This bracelet features two deep darkened waterbirds and a center diamond overlay design with near perfect cut outs and lines on a smooth silver cuff. A stamping technique was used to create a textured background which was then darkened to emphasize and add contrast to the design.  Overlay jewelry consists of two pieces of silver soldered together. The top layer has a design drawn and cut out. When the design is complete, the top layer is soldered to a second layer of silver, which will show through the open areas of the design on the top. Add this collectible Preston Monongye overlay bracelet to your collection today!
MAKER: Hallmarked Peyote bird with a P between the tail and wings. Preston Monongye (1927-1987; Mission/Hopi adopted). Active since 1960s -1987.   
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between the 1930s to 1970s). 
SIZE: This bracelet measures approximately 5 1/2 inches from end to end on the silver and has a 1 1/2 inch gap (fits a 7 inch wrist). It measures approximately 1 inch wide at the widest part and the total weight is 41.9 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.