Premier Native & Southwest Jewelry - Sept 13th
Lot 34:
Description
A Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet by Lloyd Becenti. The bracelet is centered by a prominent, irregularly shaped cabochon turquoise stone with a hairline crack across the center, secured in a twisted rope bezel. The exterior band is decorated with a repoussé and stamped motif depicting horses, likely in a landscape with foliage and textured backgrounds. The interior features an engraved scene of a spotted horse with a tree. Visible markings include "L. BEC. STERLING" stamped on the interior, adjacent to a label identifying the maker as "LLOYD BECENTI, NAVAJO HANDMADE, " with additional text "THUNDER MT. TURQ. $1,000."
Inner circumference (including gap): 6 3/4 inches (17.2 cm)
Width of band: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)
Gap: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm)
Weight: 75 GR
Share this lot:
