Richard Begay Navajo Carved Ram Turquoise Silver Cuff

Richard Begay Navajo Carved Ram Turquoise Silver Cuff Great looking piece 2.5” width weighs 66.3 grams Up for sale is an exceptional investment-grade piece of vintage Southwestern art: an authentic Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet handcrafted by the late, highly revered master silversmith Richard Begay (1943–2013). His work is held in permanent museum collections, including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.While Begay is widely famous for his flat mosaic inlay, this rare cuff showcases a stunning, high-relief traditional applique style. It features a heavy-gauge, three-wire split-shank band framing a prominent, beautifully hand-carved bighorn ram focal piece.Specifications:Artist Hallmark: Stamped "RB" (Richard Begay) on the reverse backplate.Total Weight: 66.3 Grams (Substantial, high-grade collector weight).Size: 2.5 inches in width/diameter (Fits a standard to large wrist comfortably).Gemstones: Two vibrant, natural turquoise cabochons with dark matrix webbing, set in secure serrated bezels.Central Motif: 3D hand-carved wildlife ram's head fashioned from natural bone/horn.Artisan Details: Heavy silverwork adorned with hand-stamped silver feathers, desert blossoms, and rope-twist wire accents. The side crossbars feature traditional crescent stampings.Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The piece retains its deep, natural, undisturbed dark oxidation (patina) on the backplate and recesses, providing incredible visual contrast. It has never been chemically stripped or cleaned.