Sterling Silver Bear Paw Belt Buckle [SOLD]
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Artist Unknown
- Category: Belts and Buckles
- Origin: Unknown Tribal Affiliation
- Medium: sterling silver
- Size: 3” x 2” ; 1-1/2” belt width
- Item # C3852T 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
Artist Unknown
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- Category: Belts and Buckles
- Origin: Unknown Tribal Affiliation
- Medium: sterling silver
- Size: 3” x 2” ; 1-1/2” belt width
- Item # C3852T SOLD
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