For your enjoyment we present a Hopi inlay bracelet by award winning artist, Lewis Lomay. This bracelet features a combination of beautiful turquoise and coral chip inlay geometric designs. The smooth silver cuff features borders with deep line designs. This turquoise, coral, and sterling silver bracelet will look great worn alone or stacked with other bracelets. It will make a great addition to your collection!
MAKER: Hallmarked L inside a sun. Lewis Lomay (Lomayesva) (c. 1915-1996; Hopi). This hallmark was known to be used in the 1970s. Active 1930s to 1996. Student of Ambrose Roanhorse. He worked many years as a silversmith at Frank Patania's Thunderbird Shop in Sante Fe. He also worked at the Rainbow Man in Santa Fe, NM circa 1960-1970s. He opened his own shop in Santa Fe named Hopi Indian Silver. Lomay is a multiple award winner.
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between the 1930s to 1970s).
SIZE: This bracelet measures approximately 5 5/8 inches from end to end on the silver, and has a 1 3/8 inch gap (fits a 7 inch wrist). It measures 1 1/4 inches wide at the widest part, and the total weight is 74.1 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.