Description
All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Johnny Mike Begay Navajo rails modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or significant wear, circa third quarter of the 20th century.
Kenneth Begay was a noted Navajo jeweler who worked at the White Hogan Gallery at Scottsdale. He brought in his brother, Johnny Mike, to work with him. Kenneth is credited with inventing rail bracelets of all types, but it was Johnny Mike who expanded this style. Johnny Mike passed away in 1976, since then others have copied his style.
