Navajo Inlaid Cuff Braclet-renowned artist Ervin Tsosie Start Price USD 1,995.00 Current Price USD 1,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Albuquerque, NM See more about 'Navajo Inlaid Cuff Braclet-renowned artist Ervin Tsosie' Description Navajo jewelers Ervin P. Tsosie, Tommy Jackson and Benson Manygoats have one common goal—to craft the very finest Indian Jewelry using silver, gold, turquoise, coral and other natural stones. They also have a common bond. Both Ervin and Benson were students of Tommy Jackson, who also teaches at Wide Ruins, Ariz. Although there are some similarities in their work—most notably in attention to detail and superior craftsmanship—all three produce work that is distinctly their own, supremely reflective of their personalities and personal philosophy A quiet, introspective man, Tsosie is a self-taught artist. He has been making jewelry since he was 17, and much of his work is based on ceremonial and mythical figures and spiritual beings representing Navajo culture. His ideas come from meditation, ceremonials and prayer. “For some of my work,” he explains, “the figures were inspired by my grandma who used to dance the Yei bi cheí ceremony Set in silver and/or gold, his work is intricately inlaid with hand-cut, semi-precious stones such as sugilite, coral, lapis, malachite, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl. His attention to detail is meticulous, and his pieces so finely crafted it boggles the imagination. The inlaid cuff bracelet pictured here, for example, has several hundred tiny pieces, each hand-cut from semi-precious stones, and took months to complete. Tsosie approaches each piece as  a painter would a blank canvas, often “letting it sit, until the piece speaks to me, then I build on that.” Everything is freehand; he draws his designs before beginning work on them. Sometimes he likes to have fun with the piece. Others are more serious and reflective of a highly spiritual theme. He creates necklaces, earrings, bolos, bracelets, pins, pendants, medallions and ranger sets (three-piece belt buckles). Although Tsosie prefers working in silver, he occasionally uses gold as well.  No two pieces are exactly alike.  Ervin P. Tsosie is an award winning Native American Artist that is known worldwide.  He signs his work with E. T.  Tsosie’s work has appeared in various shows including the Santa Fe Indian Market and Intertribal Ceremonial, Gallup, NM.  His work can also be seen at Ellis Tanner Gallery, Silverton and Southwestern Indian Den, and Ellis Tanner Trading as well as many others from California, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. You are bidding on one Ervin P. Tsosie Inlaid Cuff Bracelet set with hundreds of inlaid turquoise and semi-precious stones.  This particular cuff bracelet was on Display in Gallup, New Mexico with a price tag of $5400 and depicts a Kachina in Daylight.  You can find many of his pieces listed on the internet for "buy it now" prices ranging from $2000-$6000 with the smaller bracelets in the $2000 range.  This is a one of the larger bracelets, and is a one-of-a-kind piece of art that is rarely seen on EBAY!  The inside measurements of this bracelet are 2 5/16" across the gap between the ends, and the height is 1 1/2".  The bracelet measures 5" along the inside curvature from end to end.  This bracelet cannot be sized or bent due to the intricate inlay.  Personal checks are accepted from US buyers only, but your check must clear before any item is shipped.  I accept your credit card through Paypal only.  Shipping and handling is via USPS Registered and Insured Mail with delivery confirmation, or USPS Priority Insured International Mail.  International buyers must pay via Paypal or International Money Order.  Thank you for bidding!   Place a Bid!