Navajo Ingot Silver and Turquoise Bracelet [SOLD]

Before sheet silver became the source material for silversmiths, there existed ingot silver and, before that, coin silver.  Ingot silver was popular in the early 20^th century up to the middle of the century.  This Navajo bracelet was fashioned from ingot silver and is quite sturdy and heavy.  An enormous amount of turquoise was placed on the bracelet covering the entire top surface and extending around to the sides.  There are 13 beautiful blue cabs, each set in a silver bezel and each setting separated by pairs of silver dots.  Simple stamping was placed on each end of the bracelet.   It is quite possible that this jewelry bracelet dates to circa 1920s.

Condition: very good condition

Recommended Reading:  Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest: 1868-1930 by Larry Frank, et al.

Provenance: from the collection of a long-time Santa Fe resident