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Premier Auction - Session II - March 25, 2023

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1174

Two Zuni Native American Silver Cuff Bracelets

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

one symbolic ceremonial dancing kachina, mother of pearl, turquoise, coral, and onyx inlay, 2 x 2-1/2 in., tested sterling silver, inside measurement 5-1/2 in., 79.6 grams; 30 needlepoint turquoise, approx. 8.0 x 2.0mm, mother of pearl, onyx, malachite, and coral inlay, marked " B.WAATSA" "ZUNI", sterling silver, hand stamped, inside measurement 5-1/4 in., 38.7 grams

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

approx. five turquoise are broken in the needlepoint, onyx has some scratches

Private Collection, New Mexico