Lg LEANDER & LISA OTHOLE Zuni BELT BUCKLE Sterling Silver "NOS" "Stone on Stone"

Description

signed Leander & Lisa Othole -
Zuni
Sterling Silver Multi-Stone and Shell
"Geometric" Belt Buckle
Sterling Silver and Channel Inlayed Stone, Shell, and Turquoise
Dimensions
3.0" X 2.0"
will accept a belt of up to 1.5
40.8 grams = 1.32 Troy ounces
(all measurement are approximate)
The US Quarter (.95"=24mm) and 0 Bill (2 5/8"=66mm) X (6 1/8"=155mm) is for scale
Othole Zuni "Geometric" Belt Buckle
This wonderful Geometric Buckle was made by a talented Zuni artist couple. It
is Hallmarked with the correct etched signature "Leander & Lisa Othole Zuni NM". It is not stamped Sterling, but i
t is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic. Since it is in AS-New Condition (except for the tarnish) I have found no defects like cracked or loose stones, noticeable scratches, etc. in the Buckle. There is a moderate patina. I believe that you will be pleased!
The workmanship is exceptional and fine.
It features channel inlay
and a flush
pattern of several types of Shell and Turquoise. The Buckle is built up on a Sterling Silver base that has numerous contoured pieces of Shell set tightly into the intricate Sterling Silver frame. The face of the Buckle is not flat but has a very
noticeable
contour making it more interesting to look at. Take a look at how the Mother of Pearl
Shell glows and the Buckle seems to push and then pull your focused attention.
This is a highly desirable "Stone on Stone" and "Channel Inlay" quality Zuni Buckle. I am pleased to offer this to you for sale in my eBay Store.
Hope you enjoyed viewing the Buckle!
This amazing Buckle is full of character and may be recognized by many people that know quality collectible Native jewelry. When you take a look at the pictures, please inspect the Buckle carefully for the fine detail in both design and execution. Your friends
may compliment you and your taste in Zuni Jewelry.
Thanks!
See Lots in my eBay Store!
Shipping anywhere in the USA is included, insurance is also included, of course...
Recommended
Reference Books - This artist is referenced if there is a page # shown below
"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaff- page
"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page
"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page 254
"ZUNI JEWELRY" - T. & M. Bassman - page
"ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE"- Bell- Volume lll, page
reference only Buckle 475