Navajo and Kewa Sterling Silver Belt Buckles
late 19th century
lot of 3, includes:
a rectangular example set with a central turquoise stone with highly defined matrix; marked .925 RMT for Roderick and Marilyn Tenorio (Kewa)
length 2-3/4 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 58.4 dwt.
a stamped oval example; marked GB STERLING
length 3-1/2 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 39.9 dwt.
an oblong-shaped example set with a carved leaf turquoise stone; marked STERLING CB
length 3-1/4 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 55.4 dwt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.