Superb! Huge Kewa Santo Domingo Pueblo Sam Lovato Bracelet Natural Fox Turquoise

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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: a unique and exceptionally gorgeous entirely hand constructed bracelet based on a foundation of five sturdy carinated wires nicely finished at the terminals, on which are mounted 18 large Fox nuggets, each set in a hand made scalloped bezel and adorned with hand made and applied
raindrops
separating them. The base is darkened and appears recessed and the raindrops are more shiney, all contrasting with the most amazingly gorgeous natural turquoise stones from the Fox mine, the colors of which follow you through sleep. It's a dreamy bracelet, a bracelet of the dream time. The artist was the excellent Sam Lovato, who lived in Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, from 1935 to 1999. It doesn't even matter what else he did because this is enough. It's a masterpiece and the beauty is infinite.
CONDITION: Excellent vintage, wearable, collectible. To my eye it looks brand new, as if never worn. But it's being worn now!
MEASUREMENTS:
• width 3-1/8"! at center, tapering to 3/4" at the terminals
• internal length 5-1/2" silver alone, gap of 1", total 6-1/2"
• unmarked for metal content which is usual, but it is tested sterling silver .925
• signed by the Kewa artist, Sam Lovato, with his hallmark
• weight 152.49grams! very significant
• 18 large natural Fox Mine nuggets each a different size, up to 3/4" x 1/2" or more
SUMMARY: This is one of the most fabulous bracelets I've owned from the Kewa Pueblo. It is something I would never part with if I didn't have to. I'm pricing it low compared to the value, which is three times my price, but I did pay well for it because it's wonderful, and I think no one could regret this purchase. It's a masterpiece, so balanced and comfortable to wear, despite being massive, and such a delight to see on your arm. All the silver work is perfection, I love
the beautiful bezels, honoring the beauty of the marvelously colored natural stones. What a treat! This piece would be special in the best of collections, and equally special as the first purchase by a discerning newcomer to this art. It is evergreen and will always be gorgeous.
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