Richard Tsosie Fossil Ivory Bracelet

Description

Richard Tsosie is a Master Navajo Silversmith. 

Richard and his work were first published in "Beyond Tradition" and Arizona Highways, by Jerry and Lois Jacka.  A terrific volume that highlights some of the finest Southwest Silversmiths through the early years to the 1980's.

This bracelet is silver. The center turquoise stone is rare Lone Mountain Turquoise. This is a complex, handmade bracelet. Some of the techniques seen are Silver Overlay, Fine Saw Blade Work and Mosaic Inlay. It is a good example of Richard Tsosie art.

Present in the bracelet are gem Coral, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Ironwood and Fossil Ivory.

It is 7/8" wide

The Bracelet is for a 6" to a 6 1/4" wrist