1950s Hopi Preston Monongye Cast Sterling Silver and Turquoise Modernist Cuff Bracelet
one of a kind
Why we love it: Crafted by famous early modernist silversmith Preston Monongye (1927–1991). Born in California to a Mission Indian mother and a Mexican father, he was adopted by a Hopi family and lived at Hotvela (Hotevilla), on Third Mesa, where he was initiated into Hopi society and began to learn the craft of jewelry making. This bracelet is exceptional; the silver has a rough texture from casting, which complements the clean modernist stripes and well-cut turquoise rectangles. This bracelet is heavyweight and in incredible condition for its age, with Monongye‘s signature hallmark strikingly printed on the inside of the cuff.
Style: Modernist
Material: 925 Sterling silver and turquoise.
Hallmarked with Preston Monongye‘s standard hallmark on the inside of the cuff. Metal has been acid tested to ensure authenticity.
Dimensions:
Internal Circumference: 5 1/2 in
Opening Width: 25mm
Width: 59mm
Height: 33mm
Depth: 4mm
Turquoise Dimension(s): 12mm x 8mm
Weight: 96 grams
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We do accept returns within 30 days of delivery however we do charge either a 10% or $35 restocking fee, whichever is lower.
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