Carved Eagle Buckle with Belt bracelet-type_leather and Damele

and Damele

The surface is highly polished to a deep black finish through reduction firing

and curved plant motifs

while traditional design elements reflect the skill and artistry of Hopi carving

featuring a bold water design flowing around the band and centered with a finely cut corn stalk symbol

Carved Eagle Buckle with Belt bracelet-type_leather and Damele1999 Sterling Silver Belt Buckle titled This One Is Serious Business by acclaimed American jeweler and stone sculptor John Winston. The buckle features a deeply hand carved mother of pearl bald eagle set within a hand fabricated silver frame with sculptural wirework and stamped edging. The reverse is inscribed with the title, Winston, and the date 1999. Includes a 42 horsehair and tooled leather belt. Buckle: 3. 5 Width, 3. 25 Height Fits Belt: 1. 5