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Zuni Bracelet
Introduction --
Complex Design
Compare and Contrast
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Picture of Diné Bracelet
Walter Henry,
Diné (Navajo)
Southwestern region (United States)
Bracelet, about 1935
Silver
Bequest of Virginia Doneghy 90.58.77

The Diné (Navajo) bracelet demonstrates harmony and simplicity in its design, while the Zuni bracelet design expresses complexity and multiplicity. Each bracelet reflects the belief system and culture of the people who made it.
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