Huge Native American Carved Turquoise Sterling Silver Inlay Buckle

This is an incredible vintage Native American buckle being one of the finest we have collected recently. The piece contains a massive, completely hand carved Native American chief in the center with a collection of intricate inlays. The inlays include cosmic mosaics comprised of opal, Royston turquoise, coral, and shells. The silver is extremely intricate and boasts a collection of expertly handmade silver works. The silver works include leaves, stems, and handmade twist coils. Signed by artist RRG. The buckle measures a mind boggling 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" and weighs an astounding 186 grams, which is heavier than most squash blossoms.