SHOW UP STRONG IN STATEMENT SILVER.
This bold, beautiful cuff is a vintage creation by renowned Navajo artisan, the late Orville Tsinnie. The dimensional domed cuff is a substantial statement piece, embellished with an intricately etched geometric crosshatch pattern. A timeless piece to add some shine to your stack.
Orville Z. Tsinnie (1943-2017: Navajo). Active since 1970s. traditional; heavy gauge silver; incorporates various stones or fossilized dinosaur bone; wrapped wire. Orville Tsinnie shared a stamp with his wife Darlene Tsinnie. Son of Ann Yellohorse. 1999 IACA Lifetime Achievement award. Multiple award winner.
Marks: TSINNIE (early mark); O Z D T Orville Tsinnie of New Mexico (script, and two Ship-rock symbols; since 1980, on smaller pieces); Orville Tsinnie Shiprock NM (script; on larger pieces)
- artist: Orville Z. Tsinnie (deceased)
- affiliation: Navajo
- hallmarks Orvil Tsinnie of New Mexico STERLING (pictorial marks)
- materials: sterling silver
- weight: 8 1grams
- nice vintage condition
- abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear
- style number: JB3486