Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Bracelet
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Silver Navajo bracelet with coral and turquoise inlay in a geometric pattern
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
6 cm L
Dimension 2
5.5 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (sterling silver), Stone (turquoise, coral)
Construction
The bracelet was cast, forged, hammered, and bent.
Decoration
Chip inlay (coral, turquoise), cut, and polished.
Maker
Tommy Singer
Maker Culture
Navajo
Condition
Excellent condition.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-015
State
Arizona
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: On the website I included in the consulted references, I was able to match the maker's mark and find that the maker is Tommy Singer. I also found that he is the inventor of the chip-inlay method.
Cataloging: Consulted References
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/chip-inlay-pin-with-tc-s-hallmark/amp/
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: