One Hundred Year Old Navajo Bracelet with Engraved Whirling Logs [SOLD]

Two classic early Navajo forms‒arrows and whirling logs are engraved with amazing precision on this very early silver and turquoise bracelet. An ancient, unknown artist with the steadiest of hands carefully engraved a slim band of silver with alternating whirling logs and arrows. Surrounding the designs is a slender etched frame. A small rounded cabochon of turquoise is set in the center of the bracelet. 

The whirling log represents the four directions in Diné mythology.  Used in healing ceremonies, it was a popular element used in textiles and jewelry before it went out of style as a result of a negative association to Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

In addition to the fine craftsmanship of this bracelet is the unique engraving on the inside of the piece. In a fine script the initials “DH” and the date 10-5-09 are written. It is fascinating to imagine the many adventures this century old bracelet has experienced over the years. 

Condition: this One Hundred Year Old Navajo Bracelet with Engraved Whirling Logs is in excellent condition. 

Provenance: The bracelet came from the collection of Jay Evetts, a noted Santa Fe dealer and collector of Native American items 

Recommended Reading:  The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair

Relative Links: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Navajo Nation, Bracelets

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WRIST FOR BRACELET SIZE

Measure your wrist with a flexible tape measurement or a strip of paper just below the wrist bone, where you would normally wear the bracelet.

Option: If you are using a plain strip of paper, mark your size with a pen or pencil then use a ruler to measure the length. That would be your wrist size.

Tip: Do you want a snug or loose fit? Well, that really will vary between everyone. If you are buying a delicate bracelet, we suggest doing a snug fit. Most other bracelets should have a comfort fit except when buying large or thick cuffs or bangles. It's best to buy large bracelets with a loose fit so you don't feel like you are suffocating your wrist, or it will be worn over clothing.