Southwest Indian Jewelry Bracelets Probably Diné of the Navajo Nation

Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Bracelet by Orville Tsinnie [SOLD]

Orville Tsinnie, Diné of the Navajo Nation Silversmith

Category: Bracelets
Origin: Probably Diné of the Navajo Nation
Medium: Sterling sterling silver, 14K gold
Size:
Wrist size 6-⅜;
5-¼” inside end-to-end;
1-⅛” opening; ½” width
Item # C4829E

SOLD

Orville Tsinnie (1950-2017) was a master craftsman of 40 years who created timeless jewelry because of its minimalist style. This bracelet is solid silver without any engraving or stamp design, but only in its pure silver form. Wrapped around the bracelet are ropes of 14k gold. The bracelet is elegant and sophisticated.

Sterling and 14K Gold stamping The bracelet is stamped with Orville Tsinnie Shiprock, New Mexico, and the words Sterling 14K.

Orville had an amazing and rewarding career creating magnificent jewelry. His awards and accolades are far too many to list here but one of significance which cannot be ignored is the "Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association."

Condition: the bracelet appears in new condition

Provenance: this Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Bracelet by Orville Tsinnie is from the collection of a client from California

Reference: American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z, 2,100 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

TAGS: Diné of the Navajo Nation, Southwest Indian Jewelry, Orville Tsinnie

Alternate view (and lighting) of this bracelet.