Ralph Tawangyaouma Turquoise and Sterling Silver Inlay Cuff Bracelet Pre-Columbian The male is wearing a

The male is wearing a conical hat and holding a symbol of rank in his raised right hand

Most of the braided cordage is native made although the wrapping on the horizontal pieces is commercial cord and one small area has commercial cord mixed with the native cordage

primarily Quinault spruce root baskets

It has three vertical outlined panels on one side

Ralph Tawangyaouma Turquoise and Sterling Silver Inlay Cuff Bracelet Pre-Columbian The male is wearing a\Ralph Tawangyaouma is a member of the Corn Clan of the Hopi tribe. He was predominantly active from 1906 in to the late 1960s. His work is noted for its heavy silver stampwork and set stones. Both these elements are noted in this striking cuff of inlaid turquoise triangles and notched edging on both sides of the cuff. This is a highly collectible piece by one of the finest traditional Hopi silversmiths. Ralph Tawangyaouma was deeply involved in Hopi