Zuni Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Bluebird Inlay Silver Cuff Bracelet

This is a vintage Native American Zuni-style cuff bracelet featuring a large central oval medallion. The focal point is a multi-stone channel inlay set into white mother-of-pearl, depicting a traditional bluebird perched among branches with leaves and berries. The inlay materials include bright turquoise for the bird's body, coral for the berries, and brown shell or pipestone for the leaves. The central disc is secured in a serrated silver bezel, surrounded by an intricate silver frame consisting of twisted rope wire, scalloped wirework accents (scrolls), and three sterling silver raindrops or beads at both the top and bottom poles. The cuff itself is a multi-split shank design, common in mid-20th-century Southwest jewelry (circa 1950s-1970s). The silver exhibits a heavy, natural aged patina with significant oxidation and tarnish in the crevices, which highlights the detail of the metalwork. Wear is visible in the form of surface scratches and slight crushing to the silver beads. The inlay appears largely intact despite some fine age lines in the mother-of-pearl. The construction suggests handmade craftsmanship characteristic of Zuni lapidary work from the New Mexico region.