L. Claw Navajo HMIJ Belt Buckle SOLD 😢

$369.00

Out of stock

Description

  • Fantastic “Peyote Bird” or “Water Bird” Chip Inlay and Sterling Silver belt buckle by L. Claw
  • HMIJ (Hand Made Indian Jewelry) Ortega’s Indian Market, bench 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. L. Claw 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
63.6
Hallmarks
L. Claw + Gilbert Ortega Shop Hallmark: IHMJ (Indian Handmade Jewelry)
Artist’s Identity
L. Claw Navajo Silversmith who worked under Gilbert Ortega