In two separate estate lots, we received two unique Larry Castillo bracelets.
Larry Castillo Inlay Bracelet
Larry Castillo Bracelet
Both of them are made in what I have heard is a “Tadpole” design. That refers to the shape of the bracelet.
Tadpole Design
A tadpole is the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander) in the stage where the legs haven’t developed yet.
A wonderful feature of the tadpole design is that the curve fits around the prominent wrist bone so is very comfortable to wear.
Tadpole bracelet fit
Larry Castillo is one of the top contemporary Navajo inlay artists – his designs are a combination of traditional and abstract elements. Other than that, I do not know much about him. If anyone has any other biographical information on Larry Castillo, I would appreciate knowing it.
Hallmark of Larry Castillo
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