Classic Unadorned Sterling Silver Bracelet by Orville Tsinnie

This bracelet is timeless because of its minimalism. Crafted entirely from silver, it shuns ostentation. The bracelet's construction involved a meticulous process of soldering two layers of silver together, resulting in a hollow interior that contributes to its feather-light weight. This lightness ensures a comfort for the wearer. The patina of its surface adds a layer of charm to its simple elegance. This bracelet, in its understated sophistication, embodies the adage that less is indeed more.

The bracelet is stamped with Orville Tsinnie of New Mexico and the word Sterling.

The craftsman of the bracelet was Orville Tsinnie, a silversmith of the Navajo Nation, who had been actively making jewelry since 1973. He was born in 1950, and rapidly became an award-winning jeweler. Orville passed away in 2017. He had an amazing and rewarding 40 years of creating magnificent jewelry. His awards and accolades are far too many to list here but one of significance which cannot be ignored is the "Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association".

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Condition: the bracelet has been tarnished over the decades and has not been polished.

Provenance: this Classic Unadorned Sterling Silver Bracelet by Orville Tsinnie is  from the collection of a client from California

Reference: American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z, 2,100 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

TAGS: Diné of the Navajo Nation, Southwest Indian Jewelry, Orville Tsinnie