Navajo and Hopi Silver Belt Buckles
second half 20th century
lot of 4, includes:
a small buckle, with wave design and set with a single offset Lone Mountain Turquoise cabochons; signed KEE for Kee Yazzie (Diné, b. 1969)
length 2-1/2 inches x width 1-1/4 inches, belt width 7/8 inch, weight 22.1 dwt.
a pair of silver overlay buckles marked STERLING along with the dipper hallmark for Willie Yazzie (Diné, act. since 1950s)
length 3 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-3/8 inches, weight 33.1 dwt.
length 2-7/8 inches x width 1-7/8 inches, belt width 1-3/8 inches, weight 27.9 dwt.
the last, a silver overlay buckle with Sunface design; marked STERLING along with the bear paw hallmark of Alde Qumyintewa (Hopi, 1950-2004)
length 2-7/8 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 30.8 dwt.
