Rare Early Vintage Zuni HORACE IULE Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet

  
Rare Early Vintage Zuni HORACE IULE Blue Turquoise Cast Sterling Silver Bracelet. Iule Native American Bracelet in cast sterling silver and three turquoise stones.

Signed with age respective wear and light patina. Please refer to photos for complete item details.

History: According to The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver, Iule was an innovator who helped to establish the Modern Native American Jewelry Motif. As early as 1944, when John Adair's groundbreaking study of Southwest Native American silver working titled The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths was published, Horace Iule had achieved a level of success that enabled him to rely upon his craft for his livelihood.

Identified by Adair as "one of the two or three best artisans in the pueblo, " Iule taught silversmithing at Zuni's government-funded day school, thus influencing an. Entire generation of silver workers. Known for his mastery of silver casting, Horace Iule was one of the first Zunis to produce the mythological Knife-Wing figure in silver. He is best known today for his cast-work crosses. It is very RARE to find a bracelet by this wonderful first generation silversmith. 5 Inside end to end.

1 1/4 Center back gap. Slightly adjustable, comfortably fits 6 1/2 wrist size as is (see photo). Ask For a new invoice when finished shopping. Good - shows moderate wear and is fully functional.

Fair - shows moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable. All Props, Display/Ring Boxes, etc... Unless Stated are NOT Included. We use Bubble, Padded Mailers/Box & Gift Boxes.