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UNIQUE WESTERN AMERICANA /NATIVE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER BUCKLE AND BOLO SET, CURRENTLY ATTACHED TO A JUSTIN GENUINE PYTHON BELT.
This set is a real rarity and definitely one of a kind.They look as though they were made by a Navajo or Zuni craftsman/silversmith, probably in the mid 20th century.
Both the bolo and the buckle have matching designs that are raised and engraved into the surface of the silver, that seem to have a sort of mystical significance. There are definitely giant Saguaro cacti and then there seems to be some FIRE elements and some sort of SPIRIT CREATURE on the bolo. Quite an amazing and striking design.
In addition to that the bolo has a turquoise nugget and a piece of branch coral in raised bezels (one serrated) incorporated into the design. They both look like ancient and very special inclusions.The bolo has a border of sterling silver \"raindrops\" around the edges.The bolo is hand signed/engraved \'wmg\' I think, on the back, although it is hard to make out with any accuracy, and it is stamped \'sterling\'. The buckle is also stamped \"sterling\" and \"handmade\" on the back.
The bolo is attached to an exceptional hand plaited leather string that has a 5/8\" wide section that secures the collar and is very comfortable. The ends of the strings are adorned with hand beaten sterling silver 2 1/2\" long tips with domed formed ends. The string is held in place by a Bennett patented (c31) slider that functions very well.
The buckle is attached to a vintage Justin genuine Python snakeskin, leather lined belt, serial # S 252C and it is a size 38. It is 1 1/2\" wide and has one keeper. The belt itself is in beautiful condition and I thought it went very well with the overall theme of the set.
DIMENSIONS: BUCKLE : 3\"X 2\" BOLO : 2 7/8\"X 1 3/4\" BELT : 2\"X 42 1/2\"
I have tried to be as accurate with my descriptions of these items as I can. I am sorry that I cannot provide more information on its origins except for the fact that it was found in the southwest (New Mexico). However, it really looks to me like it had a native American maker, which I cannot verify. I am sure that you will agree with me that it deserves your consideration.
