Cippy Crazyhorse Silver Bracelet [SOLD]

Cippy Crazyhorse of Cochiti Pueblo created this elegant bracelet in the style of the Thunderbird Studio, where his father, Joe Quintana, learned silver work. The bracelet features the classic straight-edged design that Crazyhorse is known for, with asymmetrical sections of engraved lines on either side of the bracelet. It has a beautiful patina that can only be acquired by years of loving wear.

The bracelet is signed on the inside with the maker's hallmark, CZH.

Cipriano Quintana (1946- ), or Cippy Crazyhorse, was born at Cochiti Pueblo. His father, Joe Quintana, was trained at Frank Patania's Thunderbird Studio in Santa Fe, where he was introduced to new designs and methods for working with silver. He was one of the finest silversmiths of his generation. Cippy continued the family tradition, becoming an innovator in his own right. His work is defined by heavy gauge silver fashioned into jewelry with sleek, elegant designs reflecting traditional Pueblo motifs with a modern twist. The winner of multiple awards, he has been a judge at Santa Fe Indian Market and a curator of museum exhibits. He has received international acclaim, and his works are included in many prominent museums and private collections.

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Condition: the bracelet is in excellent condition, and shows signs of wear consistent with age.

Provenance: this Cippy Crazyhorse Silver Bracelet was  originally purchased around 1985 at The Indian post in Allentown, PA

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TAGS: Cochiti Pueblo, Southwest Indian Jewelry, Joe Herrera Quintana, Cippy Crazyhorse