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 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and a nugget of genuine Coral. Faux Bear Claws have been included for an impressive look and they beautifully showcase the striking image of the mighty bear 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" wide and 4-1/2" long with a 1-1/2" wide keeper on the back. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo artist M. Thomas Jr. Gemstones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made belt buckle you'll receive.

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped 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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