**Navajo RONNIE WILLIE -New Mexico "Zia Crosses & Arrows"- HEAVY Gauge -1-5/8" Wide Sterling Cuff- For Large 7-1/4" -Wrist- 98 Grams! Unisex
**Navajo RONNIE WILLIE -New Mexico "Zia Crosses & Arrows"- HEAVY Gauge -1-5/8" Wide Sterling Cuff- For Large 7-1/4" -Wrist- 98 Grams! Unisex
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Although New Mexico based Navajo Ronnie Willie calls To’hajiilee,NM his home,he presently resides in ABQ.NM..Ronnie was the 1st artist who started making those heavy gauge cuffs that are fully beaded & that have crosses that lay atop & generally come with various colored stones..Art runs through Ronnies blood & loves creating by being a sand painter,sand caster,Kachina carver,rock sculptor,wood carver,which most of these things he does more on the side,since he mainly focuses on silversmithing 5 out of 7 days a week..He makes his own stamps & other tools he uses to make his jewelry,which give his work it's own identity..He is considered one of the best in present day jewelry & its a guarantee you will be getting a piece of jewelry with only the finest,quality workmanship.
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DESCRIPTION:
Like most of us New Mexican's,Ronnie too can't deny his love for our cultural & very artsy state in which we live! The Zia Sun symbol Cross says one thing & that is NEW MEXICO! We love anything "ZIA" & it's the signature symbol that represents our state. So whether you're a NM resident or just love anything & all things NM, then you'll be able to extend your admiration by wearing something so fabulous as this!! It has New Mexico written all it!! The Zia cross is New Mexico & New Mexico is the Zia!
Given this gorgeous darkened matte finishing, this is made in a heavy gauge(My guess is maybe 10 gauge or lower) ) sterling. It has 3 Zia crosses that span the width & length of the cuff & Ronnie did a generous amount of stamping in between the crosses.There are Native American symbols of 'double Arrows, Bear foot prints, Maltese style crosses & along the perimeter, there are what look like "Kiva Steps" or what also look like an Arizona/NM "Mesa"..
This is a "Unisex" cuff that either man or woman could proudly wear!! It is made for a large 7-1/4" wrist size..If you look at photo 11,you will see the detail you need!(Also, click in the body description on 'How to Fit a Cuff")
"NEW MEXICO TRUE"!!
INFO:
ARTIST: RONNIE WILLIE-Made Exclusively for Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry
TRIBE:Navajo
METAL:Sterling
METAL FINISHING: Matte-Vintage-Darkened Finishing
WEIGHT: 3.48 Ounces ( 98.6 Grams)
WIDTH: 1-5/8
INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 6"
GAP MEASUREMENT: 1-1/4"
(Total Circumference: 7-1/4" )
"ACROSS" INNER MEASUREMENT: 2-3/8" (Laid flat-measured side to side-(different than 'interior' measurement)
ADJUSTABLE: No-Based on the heavy gauge sterling it's made with
TECHNIQUE:Totally Hand Made,Repousse,deep stamping on heavy gauge sterling
HALLMARK:Ronnie Willie/Sterling with arrowhead symbol
Comes Gift boxed
To know that this cuff will fit you, please refer to How To Fit A Cuff in the "about" drop down
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.(This is reflected in the shipping price) . If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.
