B. JAMES Navajo Buckle 😢SOLD

$369.00

Out of stock

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
Vintage Excellent
Size of Belt Buckle
3-1/2″ wide x 2-3/8″ tall / accepts up to 1-1/2″ belt
Materials Used
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Weight in Grams
66.1
Hallmarks
B. James + Gilbert Ortega Shop Hallmark: IHMJ (Indian Handmade Jewelry)
Artist’s Identity
B. James Navajo Silversmith who worked under Gilbert Ortega