Museum-Scale Navajo Tufa Cast Arm Guard！

Monumental Navajo Tufa Cast Warrior Arm Guard

Exceptional early Navajo silverwork created using the historic tufa cast technique. The surface shows the natural granular texture of tufa casting, confirming it was formed in a hand-carved tufa mold rather than fabricated from sheet silver.

From a central cross-like core, twelve sharp triangular forms radiate outward, creating a powerful sunburst or spider-like design. Each element stands independently, forming a rare openwork structure that gives the piece both delicacy and strength.

The silver body is thick and substantial, approaching nearly 1 cm in places, giving the piece impressive weight and presence. It is mounted on a massive elk hide arm guard cut from a single piece of heavy leather and secured with traditional deerskin ties.

Several Apollo-style conchos reinforce its bold appearance. More than jewelry, this object resembles personal armor, symbolizing protection and strength.

A rare museum-grade collector’s piece.

カテゴリー	ファッション>メンズ>アクセサリー>ブレスレット
商品の状態	目立った傷や汚れなし,細かな使用感・傷・汚れはあるが、目立たない
配送料の負担	送料込み(出品者負担)
配送の方法	らくらくメルカリ便
発送元の地域	兵庫県
発送までの日数	2~3日で発送