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6.4" Herman Vandever Navajo sterling silver gaspeite cuff bracelet. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver with no issues. Minimal wear circa last quarter of 20th century.
Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood.
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