Extraordinary contemporary Native American handmade bracelet, created by Navajo great, Ervin Tsosie, featuring yei figures with full head dresses and a black night sky with stars, moons, suns & planets. Set in silver, the bracelet is both intricately inlaid with hundreds of tiny hand-cut, semi-precious stones such as turquoise, coral, jet, Mother of Pearl and Gold Lip Mother of Pearl. Ervin Tsosie is one of the best Navajo inlay artists working today and his attention to detail is meticulous.
The bracelet measures almost 3/4" wide with an inside end to end measurement of 5-3/8" plus a nonadjustable gap of 1-1/4" and weighs 47 grams.
Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked by the artist.
Ervin Tsosie is a self-taught artist. He has been making jewelry since he was 17, and much of his work is based on ceremonial and mythical figures and spiritual beings representing Navajo culture. His ideas come from meditation, ceremonials and prayer. Tsosie’s work has appeared in various shows including the Santa Fe Indian Market and Intertribal Ceremonial, Gallup and can also be seen at many Southwestern shops and galleries.
