Description
This beautiful sterling silver and inlay unisex belt buckle was hand-crafted for us c1995 and has been in our vault, never worn. Realistically priced to sell. The buckle is approximately 2.75" x 2" and will fit a 1.5" belt. It has a row (approximately 2.5" x 3/8") of high quality, natural Bisbee turquoise, lapiszuli, coral and fossilized ivory at the top (or bottom depending on how you wear it) of a reticulated and polished sterling overlay depicting a lizard, symbolizing regeneration and rebirth with incorporated lightning bolts. This is a heavy gauge overlay buckle that is approximately 83.5 grams total weight. Please contact us with any questions. Richard Tsosie is a renowned Native American/Navajo artist. His work is highly collectible and spiritual and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books. Many sellers mistakenly describe Richard's work as "tufa cast" when it is in fact, overlay. In the 1980's Richard "accidently discovered" a process called "reticulation" which he created when he noticed that silver filings were fusing to create a unique finish that contrasts with the polished gold and silver metals and stones and which has become a hallmark of his work. Richard uses the highest quality of stones (meticulous inlay, nuggets and cabochons) including Nevada Blue, Spiderweb, Kingman, Morenci, Bisbee, Sleeping Beauty and other high quality natural turquoise, as well as lapis, jet, shell, coral, malachite, sugalite, lapis, petrified ivory and precious and semi-precious stones such as ruby, diamond, cultured pearls, garnet, amethyst and peridot. His work most often depicts symbols of his native culture and often reflects the colors and stones of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation (jet, shell, coral and turquoise) and which enable people to live in harmony with their Creator and nature. Please watch for our store and more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to continental US by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be made in 5 days or item may be relisted. Thank you for viewing!
