Estate Roger Johnson Zuni Bear .925 12K Gold Filled Heart Line Cuff Vintage

This incredible estate find is a vintage Navajo cuff bracelet made of sterling silver with 12K gold-filled Zuni Bear details from the famous Zuni Navajo jewelry designer Robert Johnson In the Zuni mythos, the "heart line" or lightning bolt in the center of the bear begins at the mouth and extends through the bear's body signifying its healing or medicinal powers Then the heart line points to the heart signifying the Zuni warrior's heart is strong like the bear The bear has healing power and the ability to transform into other life forms & is highly revered in Zuni mythology As the most powerful animal known to the Zuni, the bear is considered the guardian & master of the west It is mystical & magical with many meanings to the Zuni, leadership, strength, power, wisdom, authority, good medicine, courage, fertility, abundance, & several more The sterling silver & gold are brightly polished with multiple carved Zuni Navajo details & a brushed silver component at the center of the cuff This amazing sterling silver & gold jewelry art piece is a glorious statement cuff bracelet and a deep part of the Zuni lore * In excellent vintage condition with very minor scuffing secondary to age * There is a very small mar at the cuff edge, please see photo * Hallmarked/Signed * Size 5 1/2" * Width 7/8" * Weight 26.9g Your Satisfaction Is Our Mission Cheers! 🥂 Measurements are approximate