Old Indian itemI thin?

[Kapidr]

I found this at the beach recently and I am not sure what it is. I think it's too small to be an Indian Bracelet. Anyone recognize it or is there anyone that can educate me on what it might be? It's really cool whatever it is! I believe it is copper.

 

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[TomPA]

Pretty neat find. It looks like you should be able to get an accurate measurement. Maybe if it was "unwound" and formed in an oval, it would be big enough for a young girl or child's wrist?
Remember, it wouldn't have to bend the whole way around and have the ends touch.

 

[Kapidr]

Pretty neat find. It looks like you should be able to get an accurate measurement. Maybe if it was "unwound" and formed in an oval, it would be big enough for a young girl or child's wrist?
Remember, it wouldn't have to bend the whole way around and have the ends touch.

That is what I am thinking, small child's bracelet. I am afraid to try to unbend it. It does not bend at all with pretty good force using just my fingers...

 

[kcm]

It looks like copper. And while you "should" be able to straighten it, keep in mind that it might still crack. Hopefully not, as it has not been fully flattened, but I'd wait a while and try to get a good ID before trying anything further.

Cool find!

 

[Kapidr]

It looks like copper. And while you "should" be able to straighten it, keep in mind that it might still crack. Hopefully not, as it has not been fully flattened, but I'd wait a while and try to get a good ID before trying anything further.

Cool find!

Thanks

 

[villagenut]

It is part of a set that was most likely commercially made during the 20th century. There was a time when Native American symbolism was touted in fashion. When I saw your little piece(Probably a bracelet) I dug into my archives of finds and found the one that I was thinking was like yours. I found mine many many years ago....decades and is the ring part of the set. Small in size, they were no doubt meant for the younger generation. At least now you will know what it would look like after you unwrap it.

 

[Kapidr]

It is part of a set that was most likely commercially made during the 20th century. There was a time when Native American symbolism was touted in fashion. When I saw your little piece(Probably a bracelet) I dug into my archives of finds and found the one that I was thinking was like yours. I found mine many many years ago....decades and is the ring part of the set. Small in size, they were no doubt meant for the younger generation. At least now you will know what it would look like after you unwrap it.

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Thanks Are there any markings on the inside of yours?

 

[villagenut]

No marks whatsoever.

 

[villagenut]

The incised pattern on the top side is obviously made on a roll of material and then cut for each piece, leaving some of the symbols half showing.....which shows that it was not hand made but made by production.