Sterling Silver Baby’s Bracelet with Heartline Bears [SOLD]

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Crafted in sterling silver with true heirloom appeal, this baby bracelet is made to be treasured and passed down for generations. It measures 4.75 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with a confidently proportioned silhouette. The exterior is finely stamped with a repeating motif of six Heartline Bears — crisp, evenly articulated, and rich with traditional symbolism. The center stamp is an upward-facing feathered arrow that provides a striking focal point. Turn it over to appreciate the maker's marks: on the underside, it is hallmarked STERLING at center and signed TRACY near the opening, underscoring its authenticity and craftsmanship.

Baby bracelets reflect a long Pueblo tradition of welcoming children with handmade adornment, treasured as family keepsakes and expressions of cultural artistry. Child-sized jewelry is more than decoration, it reflects family tradition, identity, care, and connection across generations. Wearing a small bracelet marks a child's place in the family and community.


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Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Sterling Silver Baby's Bracelet with Heartline Bears is from the estate of a Gallup, NM resident

Recommended Reading: Adair, John. The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman. 1944

TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Zuni Pueblo

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