IRA CUSTER Navajo Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Corn Motif Cuff Bracelet, Signed ITC
Specifications
| Brand | IRA CUSTER |
| Style | Cuff |
| Type | Bracelet |
| Base Metal | Silver |
| Color | Silver |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Ethnic & Regional Style | Native American |
| Main Stone | Turquoise |
| Main Stone Color | Blue |
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Metal Purity | 925 |
| Shape | Asymmetrical |
| Signed | Yes |
| Sizable | Yes |
| Tribal Affiliation | Navajo |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Tufa Cast |
Corn is a symbol of food and life in Navajo culture. Here, third-generation Navajo jeweler Ira Custer has carefully handmade a wide silver tufa cast cuff bracelet depicting a corn plant. He is especially renowned for his mastery of tufa casting (see below for explanation) and for his frequent use of classic Navajo motifs such as corn, dragonflies, and traditional geometric patterns. His award winning pieces can be found in many fine galleries and museums across the North and Southwestern United States and as far east as Europe. Approximate Bracelet Size: 6" Approximate Cuff Gap Size: 1.25" Approximate Band Height: 2" Approximate Total Weight: 72.27 grams Previously owned; no damage. Please review all included item photos to assess item condition. What is Tufa Casting? Tufa is porous rock made of volcanic ash.