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Tribal and Ethnic
Bracelets|
Zuni 1  Zuni-like inlay cluster of 41 blue turquoise graduated stones with center medallion and side medallions. Sterling Silver view detail image $325.00 |
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Hopi 1 
$425.00 |
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Navajo 1  Contemporary artisanship at its finest. A superior green turquoise with spider web gold vein is bezel set in Sterling Silver. Five tapered silver bars underlie the stone and wrap to a comfortable open back. Bars on either side of the Turquoise frame this outstanding stone ((1 3/4” x 1 1/4”). Signed view detail image $550.00 |
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Navajo 2 
Traditional
Navajo-like design in Sterling Silver features a blue turquoise
center stone (2” x 1”) encircled with silver braid. Three bars underlie
the center stone. The center bar repeats the braid around the beautiful
stone and traditional, stamped patterns decorate the remaining twin
bars. $375.00 |
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Navajo 3  Perfectly matched traditional Navajo buttons balance on either side of a hand-cut robin’s egg blue with black spider web turquoise center stone (1.3” by 1’’). The bezel set stone sits atop a pair of sterling silver bars, each decorated with traditional Navajo stamp designs. view detail image SOLD $350.00 |
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Zuni Dancer  A spectacular example of Zuni inlay mosaic work, this Zuni dancer is adorned in turquoise, coral, jet and mother of pearl and sits in a bed of mother of pearl. The dancer is surrounded by 18 perfectly matched polished coral ovals and an inner ring of sterling silver braid. A delicate three bar bracelet wraps to the back. view detail image $550.00 |
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Zuni Needlepoint  This is a rare Hopi Needlepoint in Sterling Silver and turquoise from a private vault collection. The center Medallion has 53 perfectly matched stones, each with a silver accent point. The center star is surrounded by rolled silver decoratives and braid. The design is completed with 14 matched stones fanning across the bracelet frame on either side. The perfect balance of design and execution is remarkable. Signed. view detail image $575.00 |
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Nepal Turquoise  Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cuff. Elaborate silver filigree overlay on either side of this clear, soft, blue oval center stone creates a unique, intriguing setting. A traditional Tibetan multiple braid outlines the edge of the cuff and balls adorn the bezel set turquoise. Stone surface cracked. view detail image $525.00 |
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Tuareg Cuff  This one of a kind, Sterling Silver Tuareg cuff is 3.6” long with meticulous, traditional designs worked into the band around the entire cuff. Center granulation off sets the linear patterns. This is a rare, fine piece from the Tuareg of Niger where continued military skirmishes against these Nomads combine with severe desertification to make already difficult conditions almost impossible for today’s artisans. Signed view detail image $800.00 |
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Tuareg Solid Silver Bangle  This solid silver Tuareg bangle bracelet weighs in at 3.4 oz. or 96.4 grams. It was made to commemorate the multiple crossing of the jagged Atlas Mountains by a local trader. The spine of this bangle is ridged with peaks and an incised ridge and etched triangles, which symbolize the mountains, are carved into the top decorative of nine rounded balls. Balls adorn the ends to make it a smooth fit despite its weight. One of a kind. view detail image $425.00 |
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Golden Hinged Bangle Treasure  Designed in Marrakech by a skilled gold artisan, this unique bangle has a flat front panel adorned with three faux screws and is cleverly hinged with an impressive design to move with the wrist. It connects to round gold bangles on either side and is secured with a hasp clasp. This delicate, intricate bracelet can be worn alone or added to a sleeve of other gold bangles. view detail image $475.00 |
Necklaces
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Tuareg Ghomesh  This three dimensional Antique Ghomesh was hand crafted in Agadez, Niger by a Tuareg artisan. Corner granulation and etched Tuareg geometric patterns off set the traditional raised four corners of the center design. A center ball sits atop layers of copper and ebony. This extremely rare piece is carried on traditional black braided string tied off with leather bands. One of a kind. Signed. view detail image $575.00
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Tuareg Today  Tuareg three-dimensional design of a trio of pointed bands is meant to symbolize the protective hand of Fatima, daughter of Muhammad. In Sterling Silver with etched linear Tuareg patterns, this folded treasure is offset with a necklace of black, polished jet beads interspersed with hand formed silver beads. view detail image $285.00 |
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Tuareg Sterling Silver and Carnelian  The polished carnelian stone, traditional symbol of good luck, is off set with very fine Tuareg sterling silver bands etched in classic Tuareg geometric patterns. This triangular piece is strung on alternating beads of red, silver and red and black to compliment the piece. One of a kind. Length, 15” with traditional “S” hook closing. view detail image SOLD $150.00 |
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Tuareg Sterling Silver and Carnelian Crescent  The traditional good luck of this polished carnelian is off set with very fine Tuareg sterling top banding, etched in classic Tuareg geometric patterns. This piece hangs on a woven silver chain, total length 20”. Delicate modern feather ornaments have been added for decorative balance and western taste. One of a kind. view detail image $195.00 |
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Berber Wedding Necklace from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco  A Berber wedding necklace, assembled from antique and modern beads, features a center bead of worn cloisonné, in traditional gold and green. It is off set with a pair of rich, red African amber beads. Twelve strands of silver and garnet beads repeat a clustered pattern ending in six strands of beautiful garnet beads to complete this cascading beauty. One of a kind view detail image $625.00 |
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African Ambers  Five beautifully balanced African Ambers in Deep red and gold are simply strung on a knotted leather coil which can be worn long or shortened to a collar. The matched square ambers are difficult to find and make a delightful contrast to the classic round stones. view detail image $150.00 |
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African Amber Strand  This is an extraordinary blend of thirty eight (38) graduated, color mixed African Amber beads knotted off with a scrab-like closure. The unparalleled color range goes from the deepest red to soft gold, each complimenting the other. This simple design lets each bead show to its best. view detail image SOLD $575.00 |
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Yellow Amber Necklace  A rare set of 17 African amber beads separated by unique, silk woven chord and finished in the same silk weave with wrapped closing. The necklace is a superb blend of traditional, old beads and modern finishing to highlight the beauty of each mellow bead. view detail image $675.00
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Silver Hirz  This delicate, richly adorned Hirz is from the old Souqe, Riyhad, Saudi Arabia and hangs from a modern, sterling collar. It is granulated and wrapped in silver decoratives. Traditionally these pieces held one of the owner’s favorite Koran verses and opened on one end. view detail image SOLD $145.00 |
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Modern Moonstone  Modern strand of polished moonstone beads is adorned with a delicate mix of silver beads and feathers and a tiny moonstone heart. Length 20” view detail image SOLD $145.00 |