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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1599 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Sand cast band bracelet with deep groove running down center length; Chevron-like pattern is die-stamped near ends of bracelet and large silver raindrops are soldered to each end of bracelet; Small diamond-shaped turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center, flanked on either side by elongated silver teardrop; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.6, Depth = 5.6, Max Diam = 7.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1617 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1870-1910 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: copper | |
Description | Narrow wrought band bracelet with very low center ridge, stamped with line of contiguous crescent shapes along both outer edges; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.7, Depth = 5.2, Max Diam = 7.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1618 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: copper | |
Description | Wrought bracelet with medium-width band; Elongated floral pattern is die-stamped 3 times along band, bordered on the outside by row of 3 crescents with small circle at end of each row; Delicate rope-like design borders outer edges of bracelet; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.6, Depth = 4.4, Max Diam = 6.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1619 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: copper | |
Description | Wrought bracelet with narrow band of triangular shape in cross-section; Die-stamped pattern along median ridge includes row of 5 crescent shapes with an open diamond shape at each end; The 3 center crescents each contain a small open diamond and 2 smaller crescents; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.2, Depth = 5.8, Max Diam = 7.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1580 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought bracelet whose heavy shank conforms in outline to shape of turquoise settings; Pair of heavy triangular turquoise stones with rounded corners are set in plain bezels and are flanked by smaller oval shaped turquoise stones also in plain bezels; Larger settings are separated by pairs (total of 3) of small, mismatched round turquoise stones in plain bezels; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Depth = 5.3, Max Diam = 7.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1581 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought bracelet whose shank conforms in outline to shape of turquoise settings; 5 equal-sized oval turquoise stones in notched bezels alternate with groups of 3 silver raindrops that are arranged in straight line, the outermost ones extending out from the bracelet's shank; Oval shaped silver plate soldered onto each end of bracelet is stamped with circular sun pattern; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Depth = 5.2, Max Diam = 7.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1522 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920-1930 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Wrought bracelet with narrow band that is triangular in cross-section; Die stamped markings on either side of the median ridge include alternate groupings of diagonal lines with serrated edges and crescents with serrated edges; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.9, Depth = 5.3, Max Diam = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1584 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Hammered bracelet with wide band; Series of 8 parallel and evenly spaced grooves have been filed along entire length of band, producing fluted surface; Oval turquoise stone in notched bezel is set in center of oval silver button, cold chisel stamped with radiating lines and then soldered onto center of bracelet band; Fluted ridges are stamped with short row of paired dots on either side of turquoise setting and also at ends of band; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.3, Depth = 5.2, Max Diam = 6.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1585 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1940 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Bracelet with tapered ends and expanded mid-section, set with large diamond-shaped (ends are truncated) turquoise stone in finely notched bezel; Turquoise setting is flanked at each end by silver bar stamped with rope-like design and row of 4 silver raindrops; Ends of band are deeply stamped with large, triangular feather-like motif, pair of chevrons, an oval, and a small circle; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.2, Depth = 5.1, Max Diam = 7.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1587 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Apache | |
Other Geographic Data | Community: Steamboat Canyon | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Hammered band bracelet stamped with 4 parallel lines running entire length of band, forming 2 wide slightly convex ridges that are undecorated but separated and flanked by narrow stamped rope-like design; Large oval turquoise stone whose bezel is also stamped around rim is set in center, flanked on either side by pair of closely spaced silver raindrops; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.1, Depth = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1588 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought bracelet whose shank conforms in outline to shape of turquoise settings; Large oval turquoise stone in center is flanked on either side by pair of smaller teardrop shaped turquoise stones and then by two single teardrops shaped stones for total of 9 stones, all in notched bezels and separated by silver raindrops; Beyond turquoise settings, narrow end of shank is stamped with straight line down center, forming two ridges that are stamped with short rope-like design; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.4, Depth = 5.0, Max Diam = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1589 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wide, wrought bracelet with rectangular turquoise stone in plain bezel set in domed center area, from which short stamped lines radiate; Perimeter of domed area is die-stamped with hexagonal motif of small raised silver dots, bordered on outside by row of small impressed silver dots; Crescent-shaped row of raised silver dots is repeated in paired columns down sides of bracelet, terminating in 3 triangles; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.2, Depth = 5.0, Max Diam = 6.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1590 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920-1940 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Cast bracelet with narrow band that incorporates flat surfaces for placement of turquoise settings, separated by silver raindrops; Seven oval turquoise stones of various sizes are set in notched bezels; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.6, Depth = 5.5, Max Diam = 8.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1591 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920-1930 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought bracelet with narrow band that tapers slightly at each end; Large oval turquoise stone in notched bezel is set in center and flanked on either side by 12 smaller oval turquoise stones in plain bezels that are pendant along edges of band; Several of the smaller stones are not completely enclosed in bezels; Sides of band are die-stamped with crescent shapes arranged to form oval motifs with small circles at the ends of each motif; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Depth = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1592 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Bryan Anderson (attributed) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought bracelet with 3 rectangular turquoise stones in notched bezels (one in center and one at either end of bracelet); Die-stamped design on either side of central turquoise setting includes floral motifs and open lozenge shape, the latter done in repoussé technique and die-stamped on front; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Depth = 4.9, Max Diam = 6.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1593 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1910 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Bracelet with openwork band consisting of 3 lengths of twisted wire whose ends are fastened together with crossbar; Oval turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center, flanked on either side by smaller rectangular turquoise stones (each a reused pendant) in plain bezels; Pair of silver raindrops is placed between adjacent settings and at ends of smaller settings; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.5, Depth = 5.5, Max Diam = 7.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1594 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Man's bracelet; Shank is fashioned from three strands of heavy twisted silver wire separated along most of their length but joined to a small rectangular backing plate at their ends; Large teardrop shaped turquoise stone in plain bezel is mounted at center of bracelet, flanked by two smaller, mismatched oval turquoise stones in plain bezels; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.9, Depth = 6.2, Max Diam = 7.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1812 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Community: Fort Wingate area | |
Maker's Name | Ambrose Roanhorse (ca. 1904-1982) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1953 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Wide hammered band bracelet with die-stamped design band down its center length consisting of narrow rectangular blocks with underlying diagonal lines, all framed between narrow border lines; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.6, Depth = 5.0, Max Diam = 6.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1813 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1870-1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Hammered bracelet with wide band; Series of 8 grooves have been cold chisel stamped or filed along entire length of band to form 5 narrow ridges and 4 wider ridges; Bracelet is otherwise undecorated and unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.0, Depth = 4.6, Max Diam = 6.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1814 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Very heavy wrought bracelet with wide band; Large, dark green oval turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center; 6 round turquoise stones in plain bezels are set on ends of bracelet 93 on each side); Sides of bracelet are die-stamped with pairs of large feather forms which have been partially hammered out from reverse side in repoussé style using crescent die-stamp that appears on front; Bracelet is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.3, Depth = 5.8, Max Diam = 7.1 |
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