Authentic Navajo Kingman Turquoise Large Sterling Silver Bracelet Circa 1940s to 50s

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Authentic Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet

This authentic 1940's - 50's Kingman turquoise sterling silver cuff bracelet was hand cut from a heavy gauge sterling silver metal. A total of 24 brilliant sky blue turquoise stone nuggets are nestled in serrated bezels surrounded by silver Navajo tears. Deep etched, curved lines are centered on either side of this handsome turquoise bracelet to enhance the design. The Kingman turquoise stones resonate in the sterling silver with its natural dark gray patina. The antique finish of this collectible silver cuff bracelet adds value to the piece. This large southwest Navajo bracelet is 1-1/2" in width and tapers to 1 1/2" at its opening. This vintage Native American bracelet will fit a wrist from a size 6-3/4" to a 7-1/4". Signed with the artist's hallmark and stamped with Sterling.

Recently Charles Cheatham, a relative of the original owners of the Painted Desert Trading Post, which is located approximately 21 miles south of Holbrook, AZ, contacted our office here at Alltribes. After removing several items from his Native American collection of art and jewelry he'd acquired from this legendary trading post on Route 66, he wanted to give us first dibs on purchasing items for our large, high quality inventory.

Amid the 1940's, Dotch Windsor, a cattle rancher, settled in the Painted Desert area in Arizona. He chose land that overlooked the Dead River Wash, east of the Petrified Forest National Monument, and on the north side of Route 66 on which to build and operate the Painted Desert Trading Post. For the next several years, Windsor and his wife remained in business until they opted for a divorce in the 1950's. He married Joy Nevin and the two operated the trading post until their divorce in 1956. Windsor was forced into closing his beloved post after plans for a realignment of Route 66 made the post virtually inaccessible from the main highway. The old trading post building continues to defy odds and remain standing. Tourists are still drawn to the old site; however, a four wheel drive vehicle is needed to travel the soft dirt road. It is considered one of the top ten historical sites along Route 66.

Additional Information

Native Made	Yes
One of a Kind	Yes
Bracelet Size	5 ¼" to 6 ¼", 6 ½" to 7 ½", 7 ¾ to 8"
Bracelet Type	Cuff
Stone	Turquoise
Gender	Mens
Design	Multi-Stone, Traditional
Artist	Unknown
Tribe	Navajo
Metal	Sterling Silver
Type of Turquoise	Kingman
Circa (Year)	1940's, 1950's

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN