Benny Pinto Navajo Sterling & Amber Cuff Bracelet, Signed BP, 61.3g View Watchlist >
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Lot # HK190
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Benny Pinto Navajo Sterling & Amber Cuff Bracelet, Signed BP, 61.3g
An exceptional Navajo cuff by Benny Pinto, signed BP and marked Sterling on the interior. Pinto, active in the mid-to-late 20th century, is recognized for bold, hand-wrought silverwork and distinctive stone settings. His hallmark appears across sought-after rings, belts, and cuffs, and his pieces are admired for their commanding weight and artistry.
This bracelet departs from the turquoise tradition with ten bezel-set amber cabochons, ranging in tone from golden honey to deep cognac. Each stone displays natural inclusions that shimmer in the light, framed by silver bead accents in a sculptural cluster design. Substantial yet elegant, the bracelet reflects Pinto’s ability to balance Navajo tradition with innovation during a period of artistic expansion in Native jewelry.
Amber is a rare material in Navajo silverwork, making this cuff both collectible and distinctive. Its provenance in the Southwest further grounds it in the cultural landscape from which it was created. A striking example of signed Native American jewelry, it offers both wearable beauty and historical resonance.
Condition
In good vintage condition. All stones are secure in their settings. The sterling silver shows light surface wear and oxidation consistent with age; polishing has been left to the buyer to preserve its natural patina and collector appeal.
Dimensions
- Interior circumference (end to end): 5.75 inches
- With opening: 6.5 inches total (0.75-inch gap)
- Rise: 0.37 inches
- Overall outer dimensions: 2.31 x 2.95 x 1.22 inches
- Weight: 61.3 grams
- Dollar bill shown in photos for scale
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