Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Cuff Bracelet with Malachite Stones, Stamped STERLING

Description

The bear figure is fully rendered in high-relief repoussé: a smooth domed body with a sinuous flowing back line, a distinct head with a pointed snout, four legs, and a prominent chest cavity featuring a sunburst/sunrise overlay motif — a direct reference to the bear’s “heart line” or life force, a sacred concept in Pueblo and Navajo iconography. Three round malachite cabochons are set in serrated bezels — one on the back (likely representing the heart line terminus), and two flanking the chest — deep green with characteristic banding visible. The triple-band cuff shank is smooth polished sterling, tapering elegantly with horseshoe-end terminals at the opening. 5.25″ with1.25″ gap – 70 g