This stunning vintage cuff is a rare piece of Native American artistry. It features a beautifully intricate inlay of natural turquoise, pearl, black onyx and coral stones set in a tufa cast sterling silver band. Its unique Avanyu snake chain design and unusual style make it a perfect gift for any occasion. In the mythology and art of several pueblo cultures stretching back over a thousand years, "Avanyu" (also spelled "Awanyu") refers to a sacred, plumed or horned serpent deity, representing the guardian of water, a harbinger of storms, and a symbol of the connection between the terrestrial and heavenly realms. It is a symbol of protection, and of sustaining life. The bracelet has a metal purity of 925 (sterling silver) and the silver base of the bracelet is quite thick and very solid. The length of the bracelet measured from the inside is 6 inches and the gap between the bracelet is 1.25 inches.