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SKU: 5224-1002

Navajo Belt Buckle

$398.00

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ca. 1960

.75" H x 3.125" L x 1.125" W 

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with 3 Turquoise Stones and 4 Sterling Silver Balls Bar fits .875" Leather Belt with a Frank Patina Sr. Influence in Design

Excellent Condition

Frank Patania Sr. was a renowned Italian-American silversmith and jeweler, celebrated for pioneering the fusion of European craftsmanship with Southwestern Native American styles in the early 20th century. His innovative designs, particularly featuring sterling silver and turquoise, established him as a key figure in American jewelry artistry. He founded Thunderbird Studios, which became an iconic hub for silversmithing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and influenced generations of artists.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Navajo

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 0.75 in3.13 in1.13 in

Category: Buckle - Traditional

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