Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Silver Bracelet by Tony Ohmsatte 0418

Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Silver Bracelet

This Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Silver Bracelet by Tony Ohmsatte is a favorite of his and it depicts 2 Apache Crown Dancers in a slightly raised inlay. This cross cultural dancer was fitted with Turquoise, Jet, Mother of Pearl (one slab has yellowed) and Coral. The two sections are set in a smooth Sterling cuff. It's 1" wide for wrist sizes 6-1/2" to 7-1/4". Circa 1960's-1970's and hallmarked by Tony. This Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Silver Bracelet is a really nice piece for man or woman!

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.

Tony has been making jewelry since the 1960's. His work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. He is referenced in Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest", Bassman's "Zuni Jewelry", Schaaf's, "American Indian Jewelry III".

Taken in trade from the previous owners' son, his father collected & traded Native American jewelry & pottery in Missouri from the 1940's to the late 1970's.