MATERIALS:
Sterling silver.
MEASUREMENTS:
Belt buckle measures approximately 3" long, 2" wide, will fit a belt that is up to 1-1/2" wide.
DESCRIPTION:
Looking at such beauty tells the capabilities of Native American art! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo overlay hand crafted by artist Ralph Bia out of genuine sterling silver. Overlay is a process that utilizes at least two layers of sterling silver. One layer forms the foundation, while the second is used to design the individual detailed overlay. In this belt buckle, the second layer forms gorgeous Bear design, along with other traditional patterns for a fabulous finish. A popular symbol in Southwest art, often seen as a fetish, in weavings, on pottery, and in silverwork, sometimes with a 'heartline', extending from the mouth to the center of the body