Vintage Zuni Inlaid Owl Sterling Cuff Heavy Gauge Bracelet 0259

Vintage Zuni Inlaid Owl Sterling Cuff

This Vintage Zuni Inlaid Owl Sterling Cuff was handmade by J. Quam. The dimensional "Night Guardian" is hand carved in Mother of Pearl with Coral eyes.He's accented with shell leaves and is mounted on large shell medallion. Leaves and scallops offer a modified shadowbox design. At the sides, organic pieces of Silver, hammered carinated edging, and Turquoise, Coral, and shell rectangles finish this impressive jewelry. It's 3-1/8" wide at the center and then tapers to the back. It will best fit a 7" to 7-1/2" wrist. Circa 1970's and hallmarked, it's in excellent, original condition. This Vintage Zuni Inlaid Owl Sterling Cuff has a distinctive presence, that everyone will notice!

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.

 Although there are many talented lapadarists and silversmiths, in the Quam family, J. is not specified. He or she is referenced in Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry III" and Hougart's, "Native American Silver Hallmarks".