Description
This graceful but substantial sterling silver and inlay museum quality bracelet was hand-crafted by Richard Tsosie for our gallery in 1995 and has been in our vault, never worn. It is approximately 5 3/8" inside with a 1" opening and weighs approximately 69 grams. The width is asymmetrical 1' on the widest end, tapering to 3/4". The design is also asymmetrical, incorporating silver overlay/reticulation with a lightning design, a beautiful turquoise cab and fine inlay of pink and red coral, sleeping beauty turquoise and shell and channeled with shell. It is harmonious and beautifully designed and crafted, as is all of Richard's work. Lightning bolts are a common theme in Richard's work and represent the "ups and downs" of life. This is an excellent below market investment for a sophisticate, knowledgeable collector. Please contact us with any questions. Richard Tsosie is a renowned Native American/Navajo artist. His work is highly collectible and spiritual and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books. Many people mistakenly describe Richard's work as "tufa cast" when it is in fact, overlay. In the 1980's Richard "accidently discovered" a process called "reticulation" which he created when he noticed that silver filings were fusing to create a unique finish that contrasts with the polished gold and silver metals and stones and which has become a hallmark of his work. Richard uses the highest quality of stones (meticulous inlay, nuggets and cabochons) including Nevada Blue, Spiderweb, Kingman, Morenci, Bisbee, Sleeping Beauty and other high quality natural turquoise, as well as lapis, jet, shell, coral, malachite, sugalite, lapis, petrified ivory and precious and semi-precious stones such as ruby, diamond, cultured pearls, garnet, amethyst and peridot. His work most often depicts symbols of his native culture and often reflects the colors and stones of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation (jet, shell, coral and turquoise) and which enable people to live in harmony with their Creator and nature. Please visit for our store for more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. We have the largest collection of Richard Tsosie with the best prices anywhere. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to continental US by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be made in 5 days or item may be relisted. Thank you for viewing! RT027
