Mark Chee (1914-1981) - Navajo - Silver Sandcast Bracelet c. 1940-50s, size 6.5 (J15791)

159.5g, 2" bandwidth, size 6.5 to include a gap of 1.25". Artist hallmark on verso. Ex private collection, Arizona. Mark Chee was a Navajo silversmith who was active from 1934-1942, and 1946-1970s he was in the Air Force from 1942-1946. Mark specialized in old style designs with heavy gage silver, set stones, and traditional stamp work. He won numerous awards for his work including first prize in the 1946 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, NM.