Navajo belt buckle with turquoise-Pawn

The belt buckle is handcrafted by a Navajo artist. It features a oval turquoise stone with contrasting matrix. Made of solid sterling silver. The belt buckle has a distinctive shape with a scalluped edge with a raised stone mounting.The mounting is surronded by a detailed repousee´stamping.It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the their culture. (we offer custom handmade leather belts for an addtional $150 in any size, please contact us with any questions) 

Material: Sterling silver & genuine turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current

measurements: 2-3/4" x 2-1/2"- The belt hinge will accomodate up to a 1-3/4" belt width.