RARE 1933 - 4 Old Pawn Navajo Silver & Turquoise Buckle
Item History & Price
RARE c. 1933-34 Silver belt buckle (conchos not included, listed separately), purchased by my grandmother from a SW trading post while on a college field archeology trip to Chaco Canyon near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Spring 1934. All hand-made, hand-stamped. Heavy grade silver, copper loops brazed to back. You will need a professional to attest to the type/quality of the turquoise - I was told it is high-quality. The blue leather belt dried up and fragmented long... ago, although there is a remnant on the buckle.
Buckle is 3-1/8" wide X 2-3/8" high, weighs about 1.5 oz. It takes a 3/4" (skinny) belt.
At this time, silver artisans did not sign or initial their art. I do not have any receipt or documentation, just her memories telling me of the trip, and a photo of a co-student wearing one bought at the same time/place. I had the items validated by Native artisans at the marketplace event at the Autry Museum.
Will ship priority, insured and signature required (or local pickup) ONLY.
Please write to me if you would like more information. Thank you for looking!
Buckle is 3-1/8" wide X 2-3/8" high, weighs about 1.5 oz. It takes a 3/4" (skinny) belt.
At this time, silver artisans did not sign or initial their art. I do not have any receipt or documentation, just her memories telling me of the trip, and a photo of a co-student wearing one bought at the same time/place. I had the items validated by Native artisans at the marketplace event at the Autry Museum.
Will ship priority, insured and signature required (or local pickup) ONLY.
Please write to me if you would like more information. Thank you for looking!
