For your bidding pleasure is a sterling silver overlay belt buckle. This buckle features Hopi Flute Player and corn designs with near perfect cut outs and lines. An etched technique was used to create a textured background which was then darkened to emphasize and add contrast to the design. The design rests on a smooth silver belt buckle which deserves a place in your collection! Start bidding today!
Overlay jewelry consists of two pieces of silver soldered together. The top layer has a design drawn and cut out. When the design is complete, the top layer is soldered to a second layer of silver, which will show through the open areas of the design on the top.
MAKER: Hallmarked with a cloud (stamped). Harlan Joseph (Hopi). Active since 1980s.
APPROX AGE: Fairly Modern (meaning 1980s or newer).
SIZE: This belt buckle measures 3 inches across at the widest point x 2 inches from top to bottom, and it fits a 1 1/2 inch belt. The total weight is 46.7 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.