Navajo Channel Inlay by Melvin Francis Early 21st Century Channel Inlay

  

Antique American Indian Art, LLC. Navajo Channel Inlay by Melvin Francis. Channel Inlay w/ Gaspeite, Tan Shell/Jasper w/ Onyx Stamped Frances Sterling, by Melvin Francis. 5 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide, with just under a 1 1/4 gap to slide wrist through. Navajo silversmith Melvin Francis is a very well known contemporary jeweler.

His style is typically simple yet elegant silverwork and colorful stones. He does many kinds of silver work including unique custom fabrication, overlay, and traditional stampwork. He credits his father, Ted Francis, as teacher. He is related to Fred Francis, a silversmith (uncle), Myrtle Francis (sister), Marlynn Francis (sister), weaver Melvina Francis (sister), weaver Erma Francis (mother), and weaver Anna Clyde (aunt). We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you.