Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3207/11

Silver bracelet with turquoise stone. Small cuff is oval in shape, open at back, and increases in width toward the centre. Design is openwork at front, where an arrow shaft with head and fletching is incorporated and lays horizontally across the piece. A gammadion cross is set on top, and carries a small oval turquoise stone at centre. Along arms on both sides are etchings of Navajo design, including a stylized bird and arrow.

  • Narrative

    The donor's mother purchased the bracelet in the 1930s, in Phoenix, Arizona.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Navajo
  • Material turquoise mineral, silver metal
  • Measurements height 1.5 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 5.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Sharon J. Proctor
  • Received from Sharon J. Proctor

  • Made in Arizona

  • Creation Date before 1940
  • Collection Date before 1940
  • Ownership Date before November 9, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on November 9, 2016

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3207/0011