Bear Fetish design belt buckle- AP 125

One of the most detailed belt buckles we have ever offered. Designed and crafted by renown Navajo artist Calvin Begay. Set in solid sterling. The inlay raises out from the buckle using brown picture jasper for the mountains and villages, fossilized wood for the sky and cultured opals for the iridescent elements. The bear fetish is often seen as a symbol of strength and power! The buckle also features carved silver mountains as a background. Measuring 3" x 2"1/2 with a keeper that will accommodate up to 1"3/4 belt. ADOBE PUEBLO JEWELRY The Pueblo design you see in your piece reflects the of the Navajo people’s lifestyle. The scenery is set in New Mexico, near "Shiprock" mountain. This mountain range is a sacred area for the Navajo. The black represents Father sky (everything known) while the pueblos are mother earth (everything known)