Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Bracelet Arrows 1920's Tucson Estate

From a Pasadena estate and remembrance of the pawn case at some long ago trading post rest stop in the hinterlands (or perhaps one of the fabled downtown curio shops right here in the Old Pueblo) is this I believe 1920's or so Navajo ingot silver bracelet, this one with a lozenge shaped turquoise stone and construction features fully indicative of a making in those times. The ornament can be placed among more primal demonstrations of so called Fred Harvey style, a more wearable alternative to strictly tribal aesthetic adornment. Here early format arrow and Spider Woman cross stamp embellishment adds to the visual charisma and distinctly vintage look - reflecting the effort of a tribal craftsman adapting to satisfy an adventurous "Indian Detour" visitor in the days before new roads finally opened the American Southwest for more genteel tourism. Weight is good for the form at about 27.1 grams on my portable digital scale. Condition is quite fine with aura of time to the surfaces.

I have avoided any urge to clean or "improve", and personally feel it looks just fine as is. The turquoise set has nice coloration and "the look". There is what may be an ancient worn over fine line (it may simply be a natural matrix line) I think was there when set in that thick plain bezel - in any case here mentioned primarily for accuracy. There are some remains of old tape to the inner surface left from its estate circumstance I have not bothered to remove.

All typical and expected signs of period service simply validate a genuine history A look at the pics should give a good idea of appearance and condition - a nice pre Depression Era bracelet that will look great worn about in Santa Fe or wherever you live. Inner circumference is about 6 1/16 in. Vertical all around, so yes it will be noticed. If you prefer historic Southwestern tribal referenced silver adornment and especially earlier Navajo Fred Harvey charmers as this, or simply wish a single noticeable improvement to the ambiance of each day, this will have great meaning for you.

THIS IS LISTED AS U. The item "NAVAJO FRED HARVEY TURQUOISE INGOT SILVER BRACELET ARROWS 1920'S TUCSON ESTATE" is in sale since Saturday, December 14, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1800-1934\Jewelry". The seller is "pooterpee" and is located in GREAT SOUTHWEST. This item can be shipped to United States.

Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Jewelry Type: Bracelet
Main Stone: Turquoise
Metal: Coin or Sterling Silver