Victor Coochwytewa (1922-2011) - Hopi - 14K Gold Overlay and Sterling Silver Storyteller Bracelet c. 1970-80s, size 6.75

85.2g, 1.5" bandwidth, size 6.75 to include a 1.375" gap. Hallmarked by the artist on verso. Ex Colorado collection. Victor Coochwytewa is a renowned jeweler who mastered his craft at Fort Wingate after World War II. In his early career, he briefly worked at Fred Harvey Company in Winslow, Arizona, and later moved on to work with former president John F. Kennedy. Coochwytewa was a recipient of multiple awards, and holds the title of Arizona Living Treasure (1994).