Navajo Artisan-LEANDER TAHE-Magnificent-Exceptionally Made!-Heavily Oxidized "Raised / Domed"- 9 Concho Sterling Repousse Cuff- For 7" Wrist

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THE ARTIST:
Gallup based Navajo artisan Leander Tahe, is an artist who pushes the boundaries & shows no limit as to what he can do.. This qualified & highly creative artist can go from giving us these undeniable traditional Navajo pieces, but then can turn around & go completely modern on us.. But when it's all said & done, whatever he makes, he'll be sure to pour his whole heart & soul into each piece! His precision & attention to detail, impeccable repousse work are all something you'll immediately notice where you will never have to question how long he's been at it, because you will be able to see the years he has behind him in his work & what separates him from beginners...He is personally one of my all time true favorites for his mathematical & artistic approach to jewelry!!!
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THE CUFF:
Impressively designed with a very architectural ambiance, this cuff shows the pristine beauty of Leander's work! This beauty screams "Navajo" & is beyond remarkably made!

Designed with Leander's signature heavily oxidized finished sterling, this cuff weighs a HEFTY just under 4 ounce weight.. It's made with a heavy gauge sterling shank that Leander used as the base for 3 twisted wires to lay atop of the shank, but the twisted wires are hidden by the hand made domed conchos that you see on the exterior.. By raising the middle center wire is what gives this cuff the 'raised/domed/triangular' look it has, thus making this, one very unique looking cuff! (zoom in on all the photos!)

There are 9 traditional Navajo conchos in it's entirety with there being 3 that are highly raised in the center & 3 conchos (per side) nearing the terminals that lay closer to the shank.(see photo 5) Of course, all the conchos are made by the hands of Leander, where he shows his 'repousse' skills that he is actually a master at doing!This cuff stands appreciation for the skill & remarkable design!!!

My guess is the shank's made with possibly a 6 or maybe a 8 gauge sterling so it's very durable & not flimsy like the more inexpensive cuffs. It's made for a larger wrist size that either man or woman can wear (7") & because of it's 1.25" gap opening, helps if your wrist/arm are a bit more meaty. Just so you know, the gap has a lot to do with your arm size,(or wrist area) so the bigger the arm, the wider the gap should be. The skinnier your arm is, then you want to go with a smaller gap opening. If you have a cuff that fits you well, you can measure the gap opening on it & compare it to my measurements.

Cuff's are one of the only bracelets that HAVE to fit properly, so it's of extreme importance that you know your wrist size before purchasing. If you're unsure, please read at the bottom on: "How To Fit A Cuff" . I am an email away, so don't hesitate in getting in touch with me if you need!. You can also pull out a cuff that fits you well & compare it to my measurements.

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INFO:

ARTIST: Leander Tahe

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Navajo

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISHING: Heavily Oxidized

WEIGHT: 3.78 OUNCES (107.4 Grams)

WIDTH: 1"

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS: 5-3/4"

GAP MEASUREMENT: 1.25"

(For a Larger size wrist - Total wrist size 7"~Read How To Fit A Cuff)

INTERIOR RIGHT TO LEFT MEASURMENT ACROSS WHILE LAYING FLAT: 2-1/2"(You can use this measurement by placing a cuff that fits you well atop of a paper measure & see where it measures from west to east on the tape)

ADJUSTABLE: NO

HALLMARK: L. Tahe-Sterling

Comes gift Boxed
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.(This is reflected in the shipping price) . If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.
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HOW TO FIT A CUFF
Please copy/paste the link below, but I still suggest you read what I wrote below as well,since I cover things they do not..

https://youtu.be/bU6QwykAo7w

The best way to get a good fit is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well. The total inside circumference is the inside circumference of the bracelet from end to end plus the gap (the distance between the ends)If you don't have a cuff bracelet , then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. Cut a strip of paper approximately 8" long and as wide as the bracelet you would like to wear. Wrap the paper around your wrist where you would wear the bracelet. You might secure the paper with a piece of tape to get a better feel of the fit. Remove the paper and measure from the end to the mark for the circumference of your wrist.

EXAMPLE: If the inside Circumference end to end is 5" and the Gap is 1", the total inside Circumference would be 6" and would be suitable for a wrist approximately 5 3/4" to 6 1/4" depending on how tight or loose you like to wear your bracelets..Remember the interior does not change,but the gap can be adjusted,either by yourself or your jeweler,depending on the thickness of the gauge.

****The thickness of the fleshy part (above your wrist) is equally as important as to whether a cuff fits properly & even though the cuff could fit your wrist,if the gap is too small or too large, can make a huge difference in the cuff fitting*****

A cuff should not 'roll' around on your wrist(Too loose),nor should you see flesh hanging over the edge(Too tight) Always put the cuff on above the wrist bone where it is fleshy,then bring it down to wrist.And NEVER "squeeze" to tighten!! You will lose the integrity of the metal & if there are stones,they can loosen..Rather,turn your wrist over,push down on one end at the terminal,push down on the other at the terminal..Go easy,if the gauge is lighter.
****The thickness of the fleshy part (above your wrist) is equally as important as to whether a cuff fits properly & even though the cuff could fit your wrist,if the gap is too small or too large, can make a huge difference in the cuff fitting*****