Michael Kirk Sterling Feather Cuff Bracelet Archaeological revival with Erling Christoffersen in charge

with Erling Christoffersen in charge of the silver workshop

His work is in the collection of the Peabody Museum at Harvard University and in many private collections

for its resemblance to a hex nut (although in this case there are seven sides

the soldering that was required to do this

The back also shows evidence of there having at one time been some pieces attached at four spots

Michael Kirk Sterling Feather Cuff Bracelet Archaeological revival with Erling Christoffersen in chargeThis silver cuff is the signature design of Navajo jeweler Michael Kirk. The bracelet is hand pierced and finely engraved to represent an eagle feather. Michael Kirk (1949 present) is an award winning jewelry designer of Isleta and Navajo descent. He began making jewelry in the 1970's and is particularly known for his feather designs. Scroll down for more details