Old Pawn Hopi Silver Bear Mens Watch Cuff by Michael Sockyma 0045

Old Pawn Hopi Silver Bear Mens Watch Cuff

This Old Pawn Hopi Silver Bear Mens Watch Cuff was handmade by Michael Sockyma Sr. A really nice piece of Native American jewelry, this has lots of traditional style! The top layer of metal was hand sawed to create the bear image with moisture patterns. It was soldered to an etched and oxidized base to create the contrast. Crafted from heavy gauge Sterling, it's 1-3/4" wide with a slight taper to the back. This will best fit a 7" to 8" wrist. It is pictograph hallmarked with a corn plant. Good looking and functional, this Old Pawn Hopi Silver Bear Mens Watch Cuff is one of a kind!

Michael (1942- ) is a Third Mesa artist of the Corn Clan, and is an award winning smith, who became active in the mid 1960's. He learned at Hopicrafts (Hopi Enterprises) and worked there for a time. He is referenced in Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks", Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest" and "Hopi Silver" and Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry I and III".

Your correct size: you must measure the circumference of your wrist. You can use a cloth tape measure, a ¼” strip of paper or a cord to wrap around your wrist and mark it. Lay it out flat and measure the length against a ruler, that’s your exact circumference and the size you wear.