Curtis John “Pony Boy” (Native American, Navajo, late 20th to present) ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. This is a stunning and massive cuff style bracelet of high-quality silver and turquoise. The cuff contains a generous Royston turquoise with beautiful honey brown inclusions, polished flat and set in a sawtooth bezel. Safeguarding this precious stone are two realistic lizards rendered in silver, surrounded by overlapping silver flowers, leaves, and granulated spheres. The thick interior wires support the ensemble and taper to an opening. The underside of the bezel is stamped with "CJ," a pony head emblem, and "STERLING." Curtis John, also known as Pony Boy, is a contemporary Navajo silversmith specializing in traditional patterns and techniques of Navajo jewelry. This is a dramatic statement bracelet sure to delight those who love unique pieces that celebrate Native American southwest style! Size of cuff: 2.5" Diameter (6.4 cm); opening gap: 1.5" W (3.8 cm); turquoise stone: 2.5" L x 1.25" W (6.4 cm x 3.2 cm); silver quality: 86% to 97%; weight: 193.8 grams

Provenance: private Phelps collection, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000

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#167056

Excellent condition. Dark areas of patina and toning. Wearable! Please note the dimensions, this is a larger cuff, so measure your wrist accordingly.