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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
