Bracelet c. 1960

This silver bracelet was crafted by a Navajo artist, its date unknown. Look at how the silver twists and curls. It reminds me of vines reaching out, almost like the artist was trying to capture the feeling of something growing and alive. I imagine the artist carefully bending and shaping the metal, feeling the coolness in their hands, patiently coaxing it into these elegant forms. Each curve has a purpose, a direction. There's a real sense of intention here, a conversation between the artist and the material. The bracelet almost becomes a part of the wearer, a connection to the natural world. It's a beautiful example of how art can bring us closer to the things that inspire us.