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Four Band Navajo Butterfly Cuff Circa 1940 Four banded carinated cuff bracelet, of sterling or coin silver. Navajo made, the cuff shows twisted wire between each wider band. The bands have stamp work, and over the top is mounted a small butterfly concho. A small round turquoise cabochon is at the center of the concho. This bracelet has good weight and fits a smaller wrist. 1" wide, fitting a wrist of just over 6". Gap is 1 1/16". Circa 1940. Price: $825.00 |
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3-row Zuni Bracelet Circa 1930 Heavy bracelet, possibly ingot, with three rows of square turquoise stones mounted on the upper half. One stone is either a very old replacement, or the top may have chipped off - it's all the way at the end of the row, and not readily visible. Circa 1930. 5.5" from end to end. Price: $875.00 |
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Heavy Ingot Zuni Double Row Bracelet Circa 1910 Heavy ingot silver Zuni bracelet, with round cabochons of turquoise set not only in a double row on the bracelet's top, but also on each outside edge. Stamp work runs down the sides. Circa 1910. A fraction over 1/2" wide, and fits a wrist of 6 3/4". Gap is wide on this one, but can carefully be closed. Price: $1,100.00 |
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Navajo Heavy Carinated Bracelet Circa 1935 Extremely heavy Navajo carinated bracelet, with two bands of stamped and contoured sterling. At the top are two oval turquoise stones between the bands. This is reminiscent of Mark Chee's work, but bears no maker's mark. Fits a 6 1/2" wrist, and is 1 1/8" at widest point. Gap is slightly over 1". Stones are possibly Royston. Price: $1,375.00 |
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Large Domed Stone Navajo Bracelet Circa 1935 Lovely three-banded cuff bracelet from the estate of Lynn Trusdell, noted Southwest jewelry collector and dealer. Coin silver with excellent stamp work on the two outside bands, flanking a central band of heavy twisted wire. An oval and highly domed turquoise stone is set in the center, with silver bead and wire overlay around and beside it. 1 3/4" wide at widest point, and fits a 6 1/4" wrist. Gap is 1 1/8". Circa 1935. Possibly "Easter Blue" turquoise - shows a little spider webbing with lighter centers and brown matrix. Price: $950.00 |
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Navajo Ingot Silver Cuff Bracelet Circa 1930 Ingot silver Navajo cuff braclet with a raised diamond shaped area at the center. Spare stamp work gives this bracelet a nice glow. This bracelet is from the collection of Lynn Trusdell, noted Southwestern jewelry collector and dealer. It's 1 1/4" wide, and fits a 7" wrist. The gap is 1 3/8" wide. Circa 1930. Price: SOLD |
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Navajo Thunderbird and Arrow Bracelet Circa 1940 Wonderful man's bracelet, Navajo, circa 1940. The all-sterling bracelet has three reverse-struck Thunderbirds, with engraved or stamped details. There are crossed arrows in overlay in between the Thunderbirds. The balance of the bracelet has interesting stampwork, including snakes at each terminal. 1 1/4" wide, and fits a 7" wrist. The gap is 1 1/2". Price: $1,100.00 |
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Navajo Square Stone Bangle Circa 1920 Narrow Navajo bracelet with square turquoise stones set in ingot silver. Circa 1920. 5" with a 1 1/4" opening, and 1/4" wide at stones. Price: SOLD |
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Heavy Navajo Ingot Buckle Circa 1920 Rectangular Navajo buckle with open center, made of ingot silver circa 1920. Buckle has reverse stamped elements (raised) and also overlay, as well as early stamping. 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" to fit a 1" belt (could be wider with a taper). Price: $1,500.00 |
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Heavy Navajo Ingot Bracelet Circa 1930 Heavy ingot silver stamped bracelet circa 1930. Navajo, with complex design and deep strikes. 7/8" wide, and fits a wrist circumference of 6 3/4". Gap is 1". Price: $1,500.00 |
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Pueblo Bracelet Circa 1910 Unusual Pueblo bracelet with large domed turquoise stone circa 1910. Lovely work including twisted wire. All the silver is ingot. Has a repaired break on one side (visible only from the underside) which is not unusual for a bracelet this early. Will fit a wrist circumference of 6 3/4". Bracelet is 1 1/2" wide at widest point. Price: $1,500.00 |
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Naja Squash Blossom Circa 1930 Naja squash blossom necklace, circa 1930, although more of a 1900's style. Great large naja in center with a small rectangle of turquoise, adorned on either side with either coin or sterling silver beads and squash blossom flutes. 26.5" long, and 3" wide at naja. Price: SOLD |
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Turquoise Bolo Circa 1940 Large green turquoise stone with asymmetrical setting of sterling. Circa 1940. Sterling tips. Probably Navajo. full length 19", pendant size 1.5" by 2", and tips are 1.5". Price: $250.00 |
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Peyote Bird Pendant/Pin Circa 1940 The peyote bird is symbolic of the Native American Church movement. Most pieces found with this image were made for Native wear rather than for tourists, and they continue to be made today. The bird may derive from the early Ghost Dance bird which the Arapaho, Ute, Kiowa and Cheyenne used quite frequently. This piece has both a pinback, and a delicate shepherd's crook at top, allowing it to be worn on a chain. Shown here on a Jack Walker leather lanyard. Possibly Kiowa or Navajo, hand cut. 4" by 2". Price $595.00 |
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Hand Formed Navajo Concho Belt
The oval conchos in this belt are beautifully simple, with hand-contouring and reverse stamped heavy rope outline. Oval stones are in smooth settings. Leather is in very good condition and may be more recent than the silver. Buckle is slightly larger than the conchos. 35" by 1" belt. Conchos are 2 by 2.5, with the main concho being 2.25" by 2.75". Price $1,500.00 |
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Navajo Horseshoe Ranger Buckle
Circa 1950 Neat, primitive 4 piece buckle with square turquoise stones marking the toe and heels of the horseshoe, and mounted on the loops and tip. There's also brass (?) details for nail holes and brass floral elements applied to the buckle and tip. The maker Ike Jim, cut the letters of his name in silver wire and affixed it to the back of the buckle. Circa 1950. 2" by 2", will fit up to a 3/4" belt.
Price: $615.00 stock#anono...104 |
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James Berden Northwest Killer Whale Bracelet
Circa 1970 Made by James Berden circa 1970. Contoured Killer Whale face in repousse, with engraving in negative spaces, and hammer marks visible in smooth spaces. Haida. 1.5" wide with an inner circumference of 7".
Price: $3,000.00 stock#berdj...01 |
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Navajo Trophy Buckle
Circa 1930 Heavy buckle with applied elements on both sides, and on interior of buckle. Five turquoise stones are arranged in the center, and reaching toward each corner. One stone shows an old break with smooth wear. Circa 1930. 2.5" by 2", will fit up to a 1" belt.
Price: $940.00 stock#navajo...35 |
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Traditional Navajo Buckle
Circa: 1940 Traditional Navajo buckle circa 1940, with scalloped rectangular shape. Stamp work and raised "moustache" elements, and large stone in the center. 4" by 3", will fit up to a 1 1/2" belt. Price: $650.00 stock#navajo...25 |
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Wide Zuni Cuff
Circa: 1940 Circa 1930, marked IH for "Indian Handmade", and also marked "Coin Silver". Very rare markings. Probably a Fred Harvey piece. Consists of six identical narrow bands joined to make one wide bracelet. Round turquoise cabochons are in the center and on each side. 1 1/2" wide, with an inner circumference of 5 1/2". Price: SOLD stock#anono...80 |
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Four piece Zuni Buckle
Circa: 1930 Early buckle with lovely turquoise inlay circa 1930. Cayuse has had another buckle by this maker in the past - they are distinctive in their filework around each edge. Also the maker inlaid turquoise on the upper edge of the buckle's keeper so the wearer could see the beauty of the stone. The tip's back is cut out in the shape of a heart. Main buckle is 2" by 1.75" wide, will fit up to a 3/4" billet. Price: $1,625.00 stock#anono...129 |
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Three Row Zuni Bracelet
Circa: 1930 Heavy bracelet, possibly ingot, with three rows of square turquoise stones mounted on the upper half. One stone is either a very old replacement, or the top may have chipped off - it's at the end of the row, and not readily visible. Circa 1930. 5.5" from end to end and .75" wide. Price: $875.00 stock#anono...128 |
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Mark Chee Bolo
Circa: 1950 Chee was active in the 30's through the 60's - he died in 1980. His work is extremely collectible and has been exhibited at the Wheelright Museum and other important venues. Bolo is 2.75" by 2.25, and tips are 3" long by .5" wide at stamped tips. Price: $1,400.00 stock#chee..02 |
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Mark Chee Buckle
Circa: 1950 Concho style, with heavy stamp work. Marked with a bird and the name "Chee" inside. Chee was active in the 30's through the 60's - he died in 1980. His work is extremely collectible and has been exhibited at the Wheelright Museum and other important venues. 2.75" by 2.25, and will fit up to a 1.5" belt. Price: $1,400.00 stock#chee..01 |
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Navajo Stamped Bracelet
Circa: 1940 Sterling or coin silver, with three raised buttons, stamped Navajo leaf design, and scalloped edges. No maker's mark. 5.5" circumference, with a 1" gap, width is 1.25". Price: $1,000.00 stock#nav..021 |
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Inlaid Zuni Buckle
Circa 1940's Jet, mother of pearl, spiny oyster, and turquoise bordered with silver. Very nice work. 3" x 2", fits a 1.5" belt. Price: $650.00 stock#anono...30
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Navajo Sand Cast Buckle
Circa 1930-50's Small rectangle with stylized cross design. 1.25" x 2". Will fit up to a 3/4" belt. Price: $195.00 stock#navajo...12
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Navajo Hoop Earrings Circa: 1940 These have large scalloped and stamped hoops, inside which are hanging blue gem turquoise stones. Most definitely an eye catcher. 2.25" long by 1.5" diameter. Price: $563.00 Stock# navajo....08 |
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Navajo 1st Phase Concho Buckle Circa 1880/1940 1st phase concho that was converted to a buckle around 1940, by filling in the center opening and mounting a stone. Concho from 1870's - 1880's. 3.5" wide x 3.75" high. Price: $ 1,500.00 stock# navajo...03 |
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Zuni Horsehead Buckle Circa 1960 By one of the Simplicio family, with inlaid horse head and bridle against inlaid mottled brown background. 4 turquoise stones in each corner, overlaid sterling silver flourishes with stamping and filework. Fits 1.75" belt. Price: $1,625.00 |
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UITA Boot Pin Circa: 1940 UITA stands for United Indians Traders Assoc, Barrejo Pass, NM. Marked "UITA 22". Stamped sterling, with a spur of copper and brass overlay as well as a round turquoise stone on the shank. Very cute. 1" wide, 1 3/4" long Price: $410.00 |
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Navajo Butterfly Pin Circa 1920 Large Navajo pin in the form of a "butterfly" - the hourglass shaped pieces usually used to separate conchos on belts. Beautiful work, with a small milky green stone in the center, this pin has no mark (as the early pieces are usually found). From the Leo Carillo collection, through anecdotal information. 3" long, 1.5" wide. Price: $450.00 |
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Navajo Sandcast Barrette Circa 1920 Unique piece. Center is set with a diamond-shaped turquoise stone with beautiful matrix and is in a unique hand-cut bezel. 2 1/2" long. Price: $375.00 |
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Zuni Horsehead Bolo Tie Circa 1940
With inlaid Mother of Pearl, horn, coral and turquoise on sterling with smaller horseheads dangling off of the sterling tips at the end of tie. Head 2" by 2", and tips are 2.75".
Price: $1,250.00 |
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Zuni Horsehead Bolo Tie Circa 1950 Mother of Pearl and turquoise with small highlights of onyx. HT.1 3/4 WT.1 1/2 Bolo Tie 38" Price: $435.00 stock# defau...1457 |
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Navajo Bolo Tie Circa: 1950 Silver Navajo bolo with stamping and 3 turquoise nuggets set in serrated bezels. Silver is circa 1940's or 50's, but tie is probably later with nickel tips. Price: $375.00 |
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Inlaid Zuni Horse Bolo Tie Circa: 1935 The bolo is a horse figure with inlaid horn, Mother of Pearl and turquoise set into sterling. The tie ends are tipped with matching horse heads. This is a collectable Leci piece. Horse is 2.75" wide by 2.25" high, tips are 2.75" including heads wich are 1". Price: $1,250.00 |
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Zuni 4-Pc. Buckle Circa 1950 Beautiful inlaid 4 piece buckle set inlaid with Spiny Oyster, turquoise, onyx, and mother of pearl in sterling. Will fit a 3/4" belt. Price: $1,500.00 |
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Navajo Harvey Buckle Circa 1930 Neat rectangular buckle - small, with overlaid Thunderbird and stampwork. An oval Blue Gem turquoise stone is set in the bird. Clamp-style closure for 1930's webbing belt - but Cayuse can facilitate a custom made belt for this buckle. Would fit a 1 1/4" belt. Price: $625.00 |
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Oval Floral Sandcast Buckle Circa 1930 An early, Navajo piece with a small turquoise stone set in
the middle of a sandcast floral design. Beautiful openwork. Price: $590.00 |
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Navajo Sandcast Buckle Circa 1940 Magnificent Navajo sandcast buckle. Fits a belt with a 1" opening. 3 x 2 1/2. Price: $475.00 |
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Narrow Northwest Coast Cuff Circa: 1910 Narrow coin silver bracelet with engraving of an eagle with outstretched wings. This was hand-hammered, and made as a souvenir for the seller's grandmother, in Alaska. Lovely early naive work. This bracelet has a very small gap and is intended to be worn as a bangle; it would also fit a man's wrist nicely if the gap was widened. Circa 1910. 3/8" wide, and 8" circumference including 1/2" gap. Price: $1,125.00 |
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Navajo Petal Earrings Circa 1940 Small, Navajo crafted screw-back earrings. The pleasing, four-petal design encircles a bright blue turquoise stone. .5" wide by .75" high with screw posts. Price: $115.00 |
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Navajo Naja Pin Circa 1920-1930 Naja-shaped ingot silver pin. The roped styling inside the pin adds a special flair along with the oval turquoise piece at the center top. Two smaller turquoise pieces finish the overall look on the bottom. This piece could be nicely paired with another Naja pin to enhance the lapel of any blazer, coat or blouse. 1.25". Price: $565 |
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Navajo Naja Pin Circa: 1940 Charming small Naja styled pin with a square piece of turquoise at the top, and two smaller rounded pieces on each end. 1.25" by 1". Price: $240.00 |
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Navajo Thunderbird Pin Circa: 1940 Interestingly enough, we think this silver Thunderbird pin more closely resembles a hummingbird! In typical Navajo tradition, the piece is beautifully stamped and includes a small round turquoise piece. Would look great on the lapel of a jacket. 2.5" by 1.5". Price: $490.00 |
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Navajo Thunderbird Pin Circa: 1930-40 Fabulous Thunderbird pin complete with wonderfully stamped designs and filework on wing tops and tips. The center sports a fine, matrixed piece of triangular cut turquoise. Ideal for pinning to your jacket or as a defining touch to any button-up shirt. 2.5" by 1.25". Price: $365.00 |
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Small Rectangular Zuni Buckle Circa: 1940 Pleasing little buckle marked Zuni, although the design is very reminiscent of Navajo work. Nice rounded piece of turquoise in center, with interesting stamp work around the edges and around the stone. 1.5" by 2.25, will fit up to a 1" billet. Price: $250.00 |
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Heavy Sandcast Bracelet Circa 1930-40 The design of this weighty and handsome, all sterling bracelet is an open work version of early Navajo Ketohs, or bowguards. Ketoh designs were usually symmetically balanced and bold, as is the case in this particular bracelet. 1.5" wide with an inner circumference of 6.5". Price: $520.00 |
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Child's Cuff Bracelet Circa 1940 Small bracelet showcasing the fine stamp work and attention to detail Navajo craftsmen are known for. A small turquoise stone is centered on top. 3/8" wide tapering to 3/16 at the ends. The circumference is 6 1/16" with a 1 1/16" opening. Price: $275.00 |
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Navajo Fluted Dome Buckle Circa 1950-60 Large reverse stamped fluted element in the center, with highly matrixed turquoise stone. The stamp and file work around the outer edges nicely enhances the overall appearance of the buckle. Size: L: 3 1/2" x W: 2 3/4". Fits a 1 1/2" belt. Price: $650.00 |
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Rectangular Navajo Buckle Circa 1950 Handsome Navajo buckle. Stampwork around the edge, with raised design covering the interior. Buckle is nicely balanced with five turquoise stones, four in each corner, and one set in the middle. Fits a 1 3/4" belt. Price: $565.00 |
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Inlaid Zuni Horse Bolo Circa 1935 Beautiful inlaid Zuni bolo tie. The bolo slide is a horse figure with inlaid horn, Mother of Pearl and turquoise set into sterling. The tie ends are tipped with inlaid horse heads. This is a collectable Leci piece. 1.75" by 1.5", tips are 2.5". Price: $1,250.00 |
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Large Concho Belt Circa 1930 The belt consists of 6 oval conchos, 7 butterfly spacers, and large rectangular buckle. Each concho is 4" x 3.5". Each butterfly is 3 1/8" x 1 1/2". All pieces have one oval blue turquoise stone with dark brown matrix. The buckle is 4 1/4" x 4 3/4", and has the same oval stone in the center, and four additional stones on each outside edge. The buckle stamping matches the conchos and butterflies, and is almost certainly original to the piece. It's very heavy. In it's present configuration, it is 37 1/2" long (removing one concho and one butterfly). The leather is recent and could be changed to make the belt shorter or longer. Price: $7,200.00 |
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Navajo Stone and Leaf Bracelet Circa 1950 Large Navajo cuff bracelet with 3 bands, and circular top
element. Two large turquoise stones and a graceful sterling overlaid
leaf are set onto the top. Would fit a 6" wrist. Top is
2" wide. Price: $350.00 |
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Navajo Square Stone with Overlay Circa 1930 Delicate Navajo Bracelet with a beautiful robin's egg blue
turquoise stone. Bracelet is formed with 3 thick wire pieces
for the band. Intricate overlay of stamped pieces, silver buttons,
and fine ropework add up to a pleasing work of art. Fits a small
to medium-sized woman's wrist. 1.25" wide with an inner
circumference of 5.75" Price: $735.00 |
