Silver and Turquoise Navajo Belt Buckle [SOLD]

Silver and turquoise are hallmarks of Native American jewelry from the Southwest.  Extensive stamped designs of Indian-like symbols, especially the Whirling Log design, are telltale signs of pre-World War II jewelry, often called Fred Harvey jewelry.  There were many companies manufacturing silver jewelry in the early part of the 20^th century.  Among the most recognized are The Fred Harvey Company, Sun Bell of Albuquerque and Maisel’s Indian Trading Post of Albuquerque.  All these companies, and others, employed Native American craftsmen to make jewelry.  The company provided the materials and the Natives provided the talent.  Much of this pre-World War II jewelry is referred to as Fred Harvey jewelry, as a generic term.

Condition: very good condition

Recommended Reading: Fred Harvey Jewelry 1900-1955 by Dennis June

Provenance: from the collection of a family from Albuquerque