Description
This is part of Chairish's Costume Jewelry assortment.
Stunning overlay sterling silver bracelet made by Navajo artist Calvin Peterson. This piece has a silver overlay with a running bear theme on a darkened textured background. It is on the back Calvin Peterson Sterling.
Interior of the cuff measures 5 1/4" with an additional 1 1/4 " gap for a total circumference of 6 1/2". Sterling Silver is relatively malleable, thus this cuff is slightly adjustable.
Width measures 2.45" straight across the widest part (from wrist bone to wrist bone).
Bracelet face measures 1" tall (the face of the bracelet, north to south).
Bracelet depth from top the underside of wrist is 1.83".
About the artist:
Calvin Peterson has been making jewelry for over 30 years. He specializes in silver overlay designs and makes a wide variety of Navajo Jewelry. Calvin is an expert at cutting silver by hand with the finest saws which is how he creates incredibly detailed hand made designs like the birds in this Walking Bear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Normal wear for an estate piece; patina and light scratches.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Stunning overlay sterling silver bracelet made by Navajo artist Calvin Peterson. This piece has a silver overlay with a running bear theme on a darkened textured background. It is on the back Calvin Peterson Sterling.
Interior of the cuff measures 5 1/4" with an additional 1 1/4 " gap for a total circumference of 6 1/2". Sterling Silver is relatively malleable, thus this cuff is slightly adjustable.
Width measures 2.45" straight across the widest part (from wrist bone to wrist bone).
Bracelet face measures 1" tall (the face of the bracelet, north to south).
Bracelet depth from top the underside of wrist is 1.83".
About the artist:
Calvin Peterson has been making jewelry for over 30 years. He specializes in silver overlay designs and makes a wide variety of Navajo Jewelry. Calvin is an expert at cutting silver by hand with the finest saws which is how he creates incredibly detailed hand made designs like the birds in this Walking Bear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Normal wear for an estate piece; patina and light scratches.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Normal wear for an estate piece; patina and light scratches.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Navajo Native American Bear Overlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Calvin Peterson
Estimate $550-$900
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