Vintage Rick Manuel Native American Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 89.9 grams

  
This vintage Rick Manuel Native American cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the beauty and artistry of the Tohono O'odham tribe and Arizona desert. Made of sterling silver, this bracelet is handcrafted, signed and weighs a hefty 89.9 grams. The intricate design and attention to detail make it a unique and treasured addition to any collection.

Measures approx: 6" end to end with a 1.25" opening. 1.5 at the widest point. Rick Manuel is one of only a few full time silversmiths from the Tohono O'odham tribe, which is the Desert people, who's reservation is just West of Tucson, Arizona. His work is very distinct, featuring sterling silver overlay with desert symbols from his culture. Sterling Silver Overlay is where a sheet of sterling silver has figures cut with a jewelers saw, and then that sheet is soldered to a back plate of sterling silver.

Black contrast is added to accent the figures and cut-out work.