I have been away from this site for too long, but I am hoping that someone can tell me more about this cuff. I have seen this type of closure on a ponytail holder, but this is the only bracelet I have seen. Everything looks handmade to me and perhaps very old. There are no marks. What do you think? Thank you for your thoughts!
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It appears old to me, with the stamping motifs.
Could it be a “bun holder”? These were placed between the bun and head to keep everything in place.
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I guess it could be. It fits my 6 1/2" wrist so it can be worn as a cuff. Thank you for your thoughts!
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This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thank you! I do wish I could learn more about it. So unique!
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I found this ponytail holder on ebay’s Canada site. Really like your piece : )
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Hi Melinda, the piece is crudely made, but doesn’t look that old. 6.5” total circumference including the overlapping ends is unlikely to be a bracelet for any but the smallest wrists. I would characterize this piece as experimental. The maker is clearly experimenting with stamp making, as well as silversmithing techniques and is likely to be a beginning intermediate learner working in a Native style, but probably unlikely to be a Native silversmith.
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I appreciate your thoughts. I was saying it fit my 6 1/2" wrist and I am not that small. Do you think even with the whirling logs that this piece is not Native American and not old? Thank you!
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Thank you! That is the example (the only one) I found.
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Would make the circumference more like 7.5 inches or so. No, I don’t think it’s older than sometime in the 70’s. I think the effect is intentional, and I think the maker was definitely experimenting with styles, stamp work and stamp making.
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Thank you again for your thoughts!
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