Fantastic Snake Cuff 2 Curling Snakes with Rattles Morenci Turquoise Sterling Native Made Vintage Cuff A J Nieto

Incredible early Native cuff with 3D snakes and killer Morenci turquoise. 2 curling snakes wander around the 7 big Morenci stones. The snakes have little eyes and a nice scaly surface. But what is amazing are the rattles on each snake. Simple 3 wire support with nice punch decoration. And beautiful punching on the terminals. Altogether an amazing piece piece of silversmithing.
Tested Sterling stamped with a bear paw print for A.J. Nieto
The bracelet measures 5 1/4" inside with a 1 1/4" gap, weighs 45 grams. C 1970s
Inventory #JB 612