Zuni sandcast silver bracelet decorated with a bezel-set, turquoise bear, hand-carved in the style of a Zuni fetish. Unsigned, unmarked. Circa 1940's or earlier.

Finely finished with hand-filing all over the front surfaces of the silver. The back shows the texture of the tufa stone and very few file marks. The carved Bear is set into a hand-made sawtooth bezel. The Bear is nicely carved and finished by hand. The turquoise has some filing marks visible on the sides.

Maker is unknown, but possibly Leekya Deyuse, Juan De Dios or Dan Simplicio (or maybe a cooperative effort.

Wrist size (including opening) - 6.75"

Width (at the top) - 1.75"

Bear Fetish length - 1"

Weight : 66 grams

CONDITION : Overall good condition. Looks to have been polished at some point, but the old darkened, oxidized patina is visible in the crevices and hard to polish areas. Bear has some scratches on the rump, possibly colored up.

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