Bidspirit auction | Veronica Benally Sterling Spiny Oyster

Veronica Benally Sterling Spiny Oyster Opal Cuff - Item/Description: Sleek signed Sterling Silver spiny oyster and opal inlay cuff bracelet by award-winning Navajo silversmith, Veronica Benally. Masterfully hand-crafted softly curved cuff with inlaid orange hued laid down in geometric rectangles. Seamless design. Sparkly fire opal stone accents. Hallmarked: V. Benally Sterling. Statement piece reflecting exceptional workmanship. (Native American Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry) Veronica Benally's signature is channel and cobble inlay. She first learned silversmithing in 1993 from husband, Ernest Benally and has been working independently since that time. Benally is the recipient of multiple awards at shows at the Museum of Northern Arizona, The Heard Museum, Eiteljorg Museum and the San Diego Museum of Man. Her concha belts are in the permanent collections of the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe and the University of San Diego. She and her husband currently live in Gallup, New Mexico. Material: Sterling Silver, Spiny Oyster, Opal Dimensions: Length: 6”; Band Width: 5/16”; Gap Width: 1”; approximately 36 grams Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, repair. Inlay stone in place and without gaps. Signs of age, use, and wear including scratches, scuff, nicks to silver at edges and to stone inlay, patina. Age: 1990s-2000s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $10 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.