Silver and Turquoise Navajo Bangle by Peterson Johnson

The vintage, sterling silver, Navajo style bangle bracelet has a large, irregular-shaped, turquoise (circa 48mm x 36mm – has hairline crack} rub-over set into a setting with an engraved foliate design. The setting is applied to a five, flat wire front, open end back, bangle, which tapers to the back. The setting is marked “STERLING; NAVAJO; PETERSON JOHNSON” on the back, but this inscription is partially obscured by the flat wires.

Peter Johnson is a self-taught artist who has won numerous awards throughout the Southwest United States, and whose work is sought by collectors around the world. He was born in 1956 and began creating silverwork in 1976. He is very well known for his traditional Navajo jewellery, which shows meticulous workmanship and has a distinctive Peterson flair.

Weight                                    66.4g

Age                                         Circa 1980

Dimension                               Max width 61mm; 66mm x 50mm;

                                                wrist size currently circa 18cm, but adjustable

Condition                                Good, structurally sound; hairline crack in turquoise

Stock Code                             AK262