Vintage Silver & Turquoise Navajo Tufacast Bracelet Lyndon B. Tsosie C1915J Sterling Silver Weight (in grams): 38

Weight (in grams): 38

Dimensions: 25" long

The beads are made by cutting two silver disc and doming each side

which is sourced from the Kingman mine in Arizona

The opening is 1" and the piece is 1/2" at it's widest

Vintage Silver & Turquoise Navajo Tufacast Bracelet Lyndon B. Tsosie C1915J Sterling Silver Weight (in grams): 38Description: Tufa casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa stone) and the molten melted is poured into the impression. This was one of the very first techniques that the Navajo created in the late 1800s. This style is often mistaken as sand casting, as tufa casting is a different technique than sandcasting. This is a great piece that is made by Navajo artist, Lyndon Tsosie. It features