Hopi bracelet by Preston Monongye
Hopi bracelet by Preston Monongye
Tufa cast silver with small turquoise and coral stones
interior measurements: 2 3/8” diameter at widest place x 1 11/16” from center back to the opening; the opening is 1 1/4” wide. The band itself is 1 1/4’ wide.
Signed with Preston Monongye’s peyote bird hallmark. Preston did the silverwork. For the stonework, he often worked with Lee Yazzie or Preston’s son Jesse Monongye. Preston Monongye’s work is infrequently found for sale and we are delighted to offer it.
ex: Private Collection
circa 1960s-1980s
excellent condition
$10,500.
(mc2269)
This bracelet is absolutely beautiful. The opposing swirl design gives movement to the design and the stonework in the “v’ spaces created by the swirls give a visual lift. As is typical of Preston Monongye’s work, this bracelet is tufa cast and it has survived the years in excellent condition.
