Zuni Rare Purple Spiny Oyster Shell Bracelet
Zuni Rare Purple Spiny Oyster Shell Bracelet. This bracelet is handcrafted with a lovely, rare, shade of vivid purple Spiny Oyster and. The craftsmanship is traditional Zuni, with a row design. This is an item that will certainly be cherished and appreciated by anyone who loves handcrafted Navajo jewelry! 6.25 — (Including Gap) Please measure over wrist bones for best fit. Spiny Oyster shell, more formally called spondylus brodnip princeps or spondylus princeps, is found in the Sea of Cortez off Baja California, Mexico. Spondylus is a Latin word meaning spines on its back. Brodnip is the name of the scientist who traveled with Cortez on his exploration of Baja California. The shell comes in three main colors: red, orange and purple, and sometimes is found in white and yellow. It was used in jewelry before coral became available. It was the shell most loved by the Mayan people, and has been found in abundance in archeological excavations of the Anasazi, Mogollon and Hohokam of Southwest. In 1976, Native Americans of the Southwest began to export purple spiny oyster shells for jewelry making, popularizing their use abroad. This shell has natural pits and grooves that should not be mistaken for cracks or imperfections in the craftsmanship. With this in mind, for item(s) lost or damaged during transit, we cannot be held responsible. Your jewelry will arrive polished. For maintenance, please do not wear your jewelry while washing as the chemicals in the soap and water will degrade natural stones and could possibly loosen settings. We can always work out a solution. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Zuni Rare Purple Spiny Oyster Shell Bracelet” is in sale since Friday, August 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “trailsendjewelers” and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Jewelry Type: Bracelets
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Metal Purity: .925
- Main Stone: spiny oyster
- Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
- Brand: Unbranded
