Vintage Zuni Turquoise Mens Watch Cuff Alvina Quam 0412

Vintage Zuni Turquoise Mens Watch Cuff

This Vintage Zuni Turquoise Mens Watch Cuff was handmade by Alvina Quam. These gorgeous and natural, Kingman nuggets display exceptional color and matrix and are really nice! Handcrafted in a Navajo style, the Sterling design includes substantial chiseled borders. It's 1-1/4" at the widest and the complimentary timepiece is held by hand cut and hammered fans. This will best fit a 6-1/2" to 7" wrist. Hallmarked and stamped Sterling, circa 1980's. This Vintage Zuni Turquoise Mens Watch Cuff is a handsome accessory that you will love to wear!

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 should wear.

Alvina (1945-2000) was born in Zuni, NM and started making jewelry in the 1970's. She learned from her mother, Alice Quam and is related to the Leekya and Lonjose families. She is referenced in Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry III", Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks" and Bassman's "Zuni Jewelry".