J566 "Pictorial Mosaic Inlay Bracelet"
Pictorial mosaic inlay bracelet with a Navajo Reservation scene by Navajo artist Wilbert Manning. Red coral background with mother of pearl, turquoise, and jet are used in the inlay scene. The bracelet is 2.25" wide.
The interior of the bracelet measures 6" end to end with a 1 1/4" gap.
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About the artist
Wilbert Manning
Navajo jewelry artist Wilbert Manning went to high school in Indiana and attended college in Gallup, New Mexico where he lives today. Wilbert does very clean, precise domed inlay and uses a broad selection of stones ranging from traditional turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl to hematite, abalone and jet set in finely crafted sterling silver. He is known as an “Inlay Artist”. His inlay is so detailed. He uses corn-row inlay techniques in his work. The design and weight in his larger pieces is amazing yet he accomplishes the same dynamic appearance in his delicate metal work.
Wilbert’s favorite designs are Navajo Yei figures, pictorials, including the sun face and feathers, rainbows, bears, eagles, corn rows and landscapes. Working primarily in silver, his gold work is equally amazing and his designs range from classic old pawn style to contemporary. Frequently, the pieces are reversible, or the bracelets are as finished on the inside as on the viewing surface.
Wilbert not only pieces the stones masterfully together, but the style and the way the stones and silver come together is only capable of a few. His inlaid edge work is admired and difficult to copy.
Manning could possibly be one of the best inlay artists of his generation. Even though he has never become a recognized “named’ artist his work has consistently been shown with groups of award-winning jewelers. He has been an instructor to many upcoming younger silversmiths and has collaborated on many pieces over the years with artists Harrison Jim, Danny Clark and Charles Johnson.
