Early Zuni MYRA TUCSON Thunderbird Hopi Bird Bracelet Mosaic Inlay Turquoise

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Welcome! This is rare early thunderbird or Hopi Bird bracelet was made by the estimable Myra Tuscon, who began work in the 1940s and is mentioned in most all the books. I've scanned a page from � "Zuni The Art and the People" Volume 1, which includes a picture of a bolo similar to one I'm offering in a separate listing. The bolo has similar aspects to this bracelet. The same bolo also appears in Schaaf's Biographies Volume 1. The "racing stripe" kind of design she uses on the chest is distinctive and very pretty. She hand cuts and buffs the stones she used for her mosaic inlay and the mother of pearl is very reflective on this piece.� The bracelet is more beautiful in person than the pictures because of the opalescence of these stones. The natural turquoise is very clean and bright and the coral or spondylus is a nice rich dark red. The artist uses a complex pattern of design and lovely juxtaposition of colors. She applied hand made raindrops and hand twisted wire for decoration. It's in excellent vintage condition. I see no problems; no cracks or damage despite the age. I think the marks on the turquoise are probably matrix related and not actual cracks in the stone.� The bracelet is 2-5/8" high at the center and tapers at the back for comfort. It is constructed on three thick wires which widen at the center and narrow together at the back. � The internal length is 5" for the silver alone and the gap is over 1-1/4" but the bracelet does have flexibility and does fit a larger wrist because it naturally conforms to the wrist. It can also work for a smaller wrist and the gap can be made smaller. It is comfortable to wear because it does conform to the wrist nicely.� The weight is 57.7 grams, a substantial weight.� It's not signed or marked for silver content as is typical for the age of the piece but it does test as sterling silver and the attribution to Myra Tucson is without question. The writing on the back was made by an appraiser who indicated it was a Myra Tuscon piece to the prior owner, who owned a Native American jewelry store in the 1970s. That owner had kept the bracelet in storage for 40 years. So although the bracelet probably dates to the 1950s, it has not been worn for about 40 years and shows little wear. The inlay work and silver work on this bracelet are top notch� work, very complex and very high quality and this is an excellent collector's item. This is a renowned artist and this is an especially lovely piece of hers to own. Also consider the bolo I have listed here which is a good match for it and also I have a pendant in my sheshopsljk store here, as well. You can see a picture of the bolo above as the tenth picture of twelve. It is offered in a separate listing in this store.1 Please take a look at my Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites for notice of special sales and offers. I can usually ship in less than 24 hours. Shipping in the US is FREE. I request payment by PayPal payment in three days. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple winning listings. I am happy to ship outside the USA, and request that you email me before buying for cost of shipping. International buyers pay actual cost of shipping, and of course are responsible for any customs fees your own countries may apply. Please email with any questions. Thank you for looking. I take all my pictures in natural light. Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. I vet every item carefully for quality, authenticity and condition, and offer you only the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples. I absorb the risk. I have recently bought four items on eBay that were fakes and I endured the wrath of the sellers as a result. I am fussy about quality and I want you to be happy with everything you buy from me. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted and I'll strive to make that so.� read more

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