Description
Mark Yazzie Navajo Sterling/turquoise cuff bracelet. Fits up to a 6 7/8" wrist, 1 1/8" gap 7/8" wide in center, 43.8 grams, appears unworn. Veteran artist Mark Yazzie creates some of the most intricate & balanced jewelry coming out of the Navajo Nation.His clean techniques & attention to detail & testaments to his over 30 years of mastering the many traditional & contemporary silversmithing skills evident in his work. Born in Fort Defiance, AZ. & raised in the reservation community of wild ruins. Back in the mid-70's as Native jewelry began a resurgence in worldwide attention & popularity, Mark be his silversmithing professionally at the "3 Hogans" near the AZ./NM border. Through the years & eventually moving to Gallup,NM, he crafted probably every type of jewelry in the Navajo tradition, like Squash Blossom necklaces, concho belts, story teller bracelets, earrings & rings. Thousands of beautiful silver pieces & 100's of pieces of turquoise later, his creative talents now bring us masterfully hewn jewelry,resplendent designs with high grade stones. His designs in sterling,gold,copper & stone are collected by a worldwide fan base who are always eager to get their hands on just about anything this incredible artist creates! All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
