Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1-1/8" x 3-1/4"
Weight (in grams): 30.7
Hallmark/Signature: GSC, Sterling
**Chains that are photographed with the pendant are for illustration purposes, and are NOT included.**
The Yei Bi Chei (pronounced YAY-BI-CHAY is often depicted in many Navajo art. The Yei Bi Chei is a spiritual deity of the Navajo. The Yei Bi Chei dance is a nine day healing ceremony that takes place in winter.
Tufa-casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa-stone) and the molten melted is poured into the impression. This was one of the very first techniques that the Navajo created in the late 1800's. This style is often mistaken as "sand-casting", as tufa casting is a different technique than sandcasting.
