XLarge 2+ozt. signed Navajo Calvin Martinez INGOT Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

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XLarge 2+ozt. signed Navajo Calvin Martinez INGOT Sterling Silver Belt Buckle :
$321.00

Navajo Calvin MartinezIngot Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

with

Exquisite Repousse and Stamping

Dimensions

3.3\" X 2.7\"

will accept a belt up to 1.4\"

66.4 grams = 2.14 Troy Ounces

Description

This is an amazing Ingot Silver Belt Buckle created by noted Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez in the traditional style. It is signed with the \"C.MTZ\" hallmark within an arrowhead (see pictures) on the back of the buckle. It is also marked \"Sterling\". You will notice the subtle color ofthis masterpiece compared to the shiny character of Sterling Silver buckles that are made from prefabricated sheets of jewelers Sterling. According to Barton Wright in \"Hallmarks of the Southwest\" (page 232),Calvin was born in 1960 and has been active since the the 1980\'s. Many of hispiecesare sold throughseveral of the very best galleries. He has been awarded many top awards.

Your researchmay revealthat Calvin Martinez Ingot Silverjewelry is somewhat limited in supply in the marketplace. You may also find that this is being offered at a most reasonable price in comparison. The process of makingIngot Hand Wrought Silver Jewelry is time consuming, requires a lot of physical strength, and a high level of skill. I do some trading in Navajo rugs andcompare this to the difference between a traditional weaving made of natural wool that isdyed and processed by hand using natural dyes. More contemporary Navajo rugs are woven from storebought wool. It is not the same in process, quality, or value!

It isin Excellent Like-Newcondition. Because of the beauty of hand rolled and wrought Ingot Silver, it has the feel and look of an antique phase one or phase two coin silver concho belt. It has a natural and subtle color that is very subtle and charming.

As the Navajo say, \"Walk in beauty!\"

I will provide free shipping in the USA with full insurance at no cost to you. I will ship by the next business day.

I look forward to doing business with you,

Thank You!

Reference Books - Thisartist isreferenced if there is a page # shown below

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I\" - Gregory Schaaf - page

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: M-Z\" - Gregory Schaaf- page 25

\"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST\"- Barton Wright - page 232

\"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER\" -Billie Hougart - page 225

\"ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Theda and Michael Bassman\"ZUNI THE ART AND THE

PEOPLEVOLUMES 1-3\" - Barbara& Ed Bell- Volume

\"INDIAN SILVERWORK OF THE SOUTHWEST, ILLUSTRATED -VOLUME1\" - pages 72-94

Reference only buckle CMTZ