Sterling Silver Bear Paw Belt Buckle [SOLD]

The bear paw is an iconic symbol in Native American art. It has been associated with strength, protection and healing.

This well-made buckle is done in the Hopi overlay style. It is fabricated on a heavy gauge of silver with a cut-out image of a bear paw. We have been unable to find any information about the artist, Jere Moody.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: from the estate of a client who amassed a collection of 40 belt buckles

Recommended Reading: Navajo Jewelry: A Legacy of Silver and Stone by Lois Jacka