Single Row Square Turquoise Bracelet [SOLD]

Zuni Pueblo is in west-central New Mexico south of Gallup. The people of Zuni are known for high-quality lapidary work. The Zuni have been using turquoise and stone for adornment for thousands of years. In the mid-19th Century, the Zuni learned to work with silver from the Navajo. A man named Lanyade was the first Zuni to learn the art of silversmithing. He in turn, went on to teach others the skill.  In 1890, a man named Keneshde was the first to set stones into silver.

The style of small stones set in silver has come to be known as the Zuni style. This bracelet is a wonderful example of traditional Zuni artisans’ work.

Small square pieces of fine turquoise are set in a narrow band that has been stamped with delicate designs.

Condition: The bracelet is in excellent condition, with a lovely patina and solid stones

Provenance: From a collector in Colorado

Recommended Reading: Zuni: A Village of Silversmiths by James Ostler