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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver turquoise and coral<br>cobblestone inlay bracelet. 1 7/8" (48mm) wide, 1 1/8" (29mm) gap, fits up to a<br>6.25 " (159mm) wrist. 125.2 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of<br>art by anyone's standards, one of a kind piece. <br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.
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