Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle - Estate Dangles 3/8" Band Width

3/8" Band Width

This cuff is a true statement piece

Dimensions: Bolo 2 1/2"H x 1 1/4"W

3/4"W x 2 1/2"L

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Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle - Estate Dangles 3/8" Band WidthA masterwork of Hopi overlay silversmithing two bears rendered in bold, textured relief march across a mirror polished Sterling Silver field. The buckle's surface is divided by clean parallel lines at top and bottom, framing the central scene with architectural precision. Each bear is deeply oxidized against the bright silver ground, their fur etched in fine parallel lines a hallmark of the Hopi overlay technique that distinguishes this tradition from