Diné Large Oval Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckle by Tommy Moore [SOLD]

A raised oval silver frame, mounted to a flat silver plate, sets the stage for this ocean of blue turquoise gemstones to float among random small silver balls by Tommy Moore.  The background silver plate was darkened to enhance, and not compete with, the appearance of the turquoise and silver balls.  Each turquoise gemstone is intense in blue with black matrix randomly placed. The buckle is an impressive work of art.  It was not signed with the name of the artist.  It appears to be from the mid-twentieth century.

Diné of the Navajo Nation Native American Indian silversmith Tommy Moore is well known for his work with silver and turquoise.  He is a highly collectible Native American Indian Artist, and this artist signs his intricately designed sterling silver and turquoise creations as Tommy Moore.  Anyone would be proud to wear one of his unique, handmade pieces.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: this Diné Large Oval Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckle by Tommy Moore is from the collection of a resident of Taos

Recommended Reading: The Beauty of Navajo Jewelry by Theda Bassman