1890s Transitional turquoise-mine_Candelaria Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Cuff

Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet set with Coral

The weaving displays balanced symmetry

Sterling Silver Butterfly Pin with Applique Designs

Number of Strands: 30

Chain Length: 20”

1890s Transitional turquoise-mine_Candelaria Tufa Cast Sterling Silver CuffCirca 1890s Handwoven Navajo Transitional Weaving with Hand Carded and Spun Wool in a Banded Design using Aniline Red Dye and Natural Undyed Wool Colors. Navajo weavings were originally made as blankets, but during the late 1800s, the arrival of inexpensive machine woven blankets reduced demand for hand woven ones. As traders introduced these pieces to tourists for use as rugs and wall hangings, weaving shifted in purpose. The transitional period was