Willie Yazzie Sr. Vintage Native American Navajo Old Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Buckle

Here we have a dazzling vintage Navajo buckle! It features a square cut Old Kingman turquoise stone surrounded by hand carved silver feathers, and hand stamped silver borders! The buckle will fit a belt with a width of about 1-3/8".
Willie Yazzie Sr. is a renowned Navajo jewelry artist celebrated for his exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs that blend traditional Navajo techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Born into a family with a rich heritage of silversmithing, Yazzie has honed his skills over decades, creating pieces that are both culturally significant and artistically sophisticated. His work often features intricate silverwork, vibrant turquoise, and other gemstones, reflecting the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the Navajo Nation. Yazzie's jewelry is not only admired for its beauty but also for its storytelling, as each piece often carries symbolic meanings and motifs inspired by Navajo mythology and landscape. Through his artistry, Willie Yazzie Sr. has significantly contributed to the preservation and evolution of Navajo jewelry, earning recognition and respect within the Native American art community and beyond. The center stone measures around 5/8" x 3/8". Sterling silver, marked. Signed by Navajo artist, Willie Yazzie Sr. The buckle measures around 2-7/8" x 2". Cir. 1960's+. Sturdy 46 grams.

Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)

How Layaway Works:

Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:  

- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)

- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)

-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)

How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?  

If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)