Bracelet c. 1945

This silver bracelet, created by a Navajo (Diné) artist around 1945, features a band of turquoise stones set in silver. The bracelet's simple design and use of turquoise, a stone sacred to the Navajo people, reflects the rich tradition of Navajo silversmithing. It is a beautiful example of Navajo jewelry, a form of art that has long been a source of pride and economic independence for the Navajo people. The bracelet's small size and delicate construction suggest that it was intended for personal use. Today, it is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.