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Exquisite vintage deceased John Shopteese. Potawatom sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring hand symbols, a style commonly found in Native American jewelry, particularly from tribes like the Navajo or Hopi. Cultural Significance: In Native American art, the hand symbol often represents the presence of humanity, work, achievements, and personal history. When a swirl or eye is present in the palm, it can symbolize a “mystic” or “all-seeing” hand, representing the Great Spirit. Technique: Many Native American silver cuff bracelets utilize techniques like overlay or stamping to create their designs. Size bracelet measures 7″inches including gap by 1″inchwide total weight 57.4grams great addition to your collection John Shopteese American Indian Jewelry. John Shopteese is a painter, sculpture and jeweler / silversmith. John’s been working professionally at his craft since the 1970’s. He has exhibited extensively throughout both the United States and Europe. Mr Shopteese recently passed on. John was a talented Navajo artist. Both his smiling face and wonderful jewelry will be missed.

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