Description
6 3/8" Carmelita and Dan Simplicio Sterling, turquoise, and coral bracelet 8mm wide.
Zuni silversmith, Dan Simplicio (1917-1969) learned the art of jewelry making
from his uncle, Juan DeDios, one of the earliest Zuni silversmiths. Although
this World War II veteran only had about 30 short years of jewelry making, his
talent and techniques are still recognized. Simplicio is one of the first known
artists to begin incorporating natural red coral branches and rough-cut coral
nuggets into his jewelry. As early as 1931, it is also said that he is possibly
one of the first Zuni artists to begin using gold. Simplicio worked at C.G.
Wallace’s trading post and collaborated with amazing Zuni artists including
Leekya Deyuse, Teddie Weahkee, Leo Poblano, Bernard Homer and Lee Edakkie.
Throughout his time, he developed an inapt ability to create stunning leaf
motifs with intricate stamps and carved details, beginning his signature balance
of delicate leaf work and heavy turquoise and coral designs.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry
referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)
silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what
it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings
photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if
the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is
shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
