Description
- Fantastic “Peyote Bird” or “Water Bird” Chip Inlay and Sterling Silver belt buckle by B. James, Navajo Silversmith
- Tommy Singer is credited with first using the chip inlay method, as he had chips of cut off stone on his workbench and figured out how to utilize them.
- HMIJ is a hallmark of the Gilbert Ortega Shop. B. James worked as a bench smith for Gilbert Ortega.
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Condition
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Vintage Excellent
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Size of Belt Buckle
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3-1/2″ wide x 2-3/8″ tall / accepts up to 1-1/2″ belt
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Materials Used
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Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
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Weight in Grams
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66.1
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Hallmarks
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B. James + Gilbert Ortega Shop Hallmark: IHMJ (Indian Handmade Jewelry) |
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Artist’s Identity
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B. James Navajo Silversmith who worked under Gilbert Ortega
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