1970s Coral Yei Ring
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Item #C01891
1970s sterling silver Yei figure ring by renowned Navajo silversmith Helen Long. This highly dimensional figural design is set with six natural red coral cabochons, including three stones forming the ceremonial headdress, two eyes, and one larger stone at the center of the body. Applied silverwork, twisted wire, stamped details, and oxidized recesses bring the figure’s face, clothing, feather, and ceremonial objects to life. The sculptural Yei (Navajo Healing Spirit) is mounted on a split sterling silver band.
Ring Size: 6.75
.75” Setting Width, 1.75” Setting Height
.125” - .5” Band Width
- Size
- Ring size 6¾
- Era
- Circa 1970s
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Materials
- Coral
- Technique
- Set Stones
About the artist
Helen Long est la matriarche d'une merveilleuse famille d'orfèvres navajos. Elle était mariée à Jimmie Long, un bijoutier Navajo bien connu. Ils sont tous les deux décédés, mais ont laissé une marque permanente sur...
See all pieces by Helen Long →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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