Native American Turquoise Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver Belt Buckle.

This belt buckle is an impressive piece of Native American artistry! This one is full of natural character. It features gorgeous nuggets of genuine Coral and a nugget of natural sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The Turquoise really stands out surrounded by all of that red coral. Genuine Bear Claws have been included for an impressive look and they are showcased beautifully in Sterling Silver. This Sterling Silver belt buckle features plenty of extra details with Sterling Silver feather figures and Sterling Silver twist wire. This impressive belt buckle is 3-1/2" X 2-3/4" with a 1-1/2" wide keeper on the back. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo artist. You'll receive the buckle pictured below.

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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