Early Navajo Silver Turquoise Bracelet

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This very unique Navajo silver cuff was inspired by its maker to demonstrate both traditional design and complete originality. Five fingers of cast silver are stamped with simple early designs, each ending in a bezel set chunk of turquoise wrapped with a leaf. Five is a number of significance to the Dine', marking their emergence in the World. Each of the five bars is a slightly different length, with all joined with a one inch piece of stamped, scalloped silver.The silver cuff will fit a medium to large size wrist, being adjustable. The inside of the cuff is stamped with a unique half rising sun, showing a face inside and the makers initials, GJ. We are researching the identity of this early hallmark