Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. RARE 3D Relief Peyote Bird / Water Bird Design. Hallmarked M T by Renowned Navajo Silversmith Melvin Thompson. XRF Gun Tested as Sterling Silver. Size 3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Total Buckle Weight 53 grams. The item “Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle OLD PAWN” is in sale since Sunday, August 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “dati_3883″ and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
This listing features a rare vintage sterling silver and lapis ring, made by renowned Navajo Artist, Tommy Jackson. This Beautifully designed ring features a long blue lapis stone set in a tall sawtooth bezel. The stone is in mint condition and has an amazing dark blue hue with several specks of lapis spotted throughout. The stone is quite beautiful up close with tons of character and sits rather high on the finger. It sticks up and out of the bezel just a tad, showing off Jacksons cutting and polishing skills. The bezel is in perfect condition with no dings or dents, and where its forged together on one side its completely invisible. A real beauty, this ring was very well made and taken care of over the years. The sand cast band is worthy of bragging rights as well. At the back center it starts off as a single shank and as it nears the sides of the band it splits into a double shank with curling silver works. At the back of the ring face where it is forged to the bottom of the bezel, it extends all the way past the north and south ends of the stone with more curling silver works protruding from under the stone. A super rare design by Jackson in perfect condition! The sand cast band is thick, sturdy, and in perfect round shape. This ring is waiting to be cherished and enjoyed for now…. And handed down to loved ones later. A lovely addition to any Native American jewelry collection…. Or the perfect piece to start one! Size – 6.5. Weight – 7 Grams. Face of ring measures – 1-3/16 long by 3/8 wide. Stone measures – 1-1/8 long by just over 1/4 wide. Band measures – just under 1/8 wide at bottom center, and 5/16 wide where the double shank meets the sides of the ring. Signed by Artist – YES, Navajo Master Silversmith, Tommy Jackson. Stamped Sterling – YES, tested and verified. Later Mid-Century, Early 1970s- Early 1980s. Condition – Preowned, in excellent vintage condition with original lapis stone, and aged patina, ready for daily wear. I treat every item as if it were my own. Extra bubble wrap and packing materials are used to ensure a safe arrival to its new owner. Please see all 12 photos!! Enlarge them and study them. Ask any questions you may have. Im always here to help and I respond quickly and nicely. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY! The item “RARE Vintage Navajo Tommy Jackson Sterling Silver Sand Cast Gem Grade Lapis Ring” is in sale since Tuesday, May 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “native-obsession” and is located in Burgaw, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
NAVAJO ARTIST EUGENE JOE “BATSOSLANII” 1977 ORIGINAL VINTAGE SAND PAINTING WITH TURQUOISE NUGGETS. STORED FOR MANY YEARS. IMAGE MEASURES 14″ X 16″, FRAMED MEASUREMENTS TOTAL 22 X 24. ” IMAGE IS BEAR FETISH IN BEAUTIFUL COLORS WITH 2 – 1/4″ TURQUOISE NUGGETS ON IT’S SIDE AND ONE 1/8 NUGGET AT THE EYE. SURROUNDING THE BEAR FETISH IS A FLUTE PLAYER, TURTLE, BUTTERFLY AND LIZARD. THE SANDPAINTING FITS INTO THE FRAME WITH THE HOPSACKING MATTING, MADE FOR THE PIECE. IT HAS POPPED OUT ON ONE CORNER AND NEEDS TO BE SET BACK INTO THE FRAME PROPERLY. HOPSACKING IS STILL IN GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION IN MY OPINION WITH A FEW MARKS FROM AGE ON IT. ALL MEASUREMENTS AND COLORS ARE APPROXIMATE AND ASK CLOSE AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! The item “Navajo Eugene Joe Batsoslanii Original Sand Painting Native American 77 RARE VTG” is in sale since Saturday, June 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Paintings & Drawings”. The seller is “canyon_collections” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
This hand made sand cast sterling silver and turquoise cuff, was made by a talented Navajo artist and signed with the initials HB. There is some uncertainty about the identity of the artist that made this cuff. The centerpiece is a beautiful natural green turquoise cabochon with chocolate brown matrix. My best assessment is green Royston turquoise. The cab is domed, highly polished and securely set in the saw tooth bezel. The cuff has diamond shaped terminals, deeply chiseled sides, stamp work and detailed, stamped rain beads. The back is signed “H B” and “sterling”. Inside circumference: 5″ Gap: 1 1/4″ (not adjustable due to thickness of the silver). Width at widest part: 5/8 Weight in grams about 24. The cuff is signed HB as pictured. These are the initials used by iHarvey Begay (see below for more information about this famous, important artist and his hallmarks). Harrison Bitsue also signs with these initials, and an arrow, but there is no arrow on this piece. I have ruled out. Henry Baca and Heidi Bigknife – the only other HB artists listed in Bille Hougart’s book, based on font and style of work. Please make your own determination about the artist and send me your best offer accordingly. Please read on for more information about the two most likely makers. About Harvey Begay’s hallmark : Master artist Harvey Begay (RIP 2009) typically signed with HB conjoined letters, usually on a plate, although he used a variety of hallmarks. In “Hallmarks of the Southwest” by Barton Wright, it does show that Harvey Begay sometimes signed H B (not conjoined) with a font that matches this piece. Harvey worked in many styles, including traditional sand and tufa casting, lost wax casting, as well as more modern styles like his famous father, Kenneth Begay. The following excerpt about Harvey Begay is from Bille Hougart’s “Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks”. He worked briefly at the White Hogan with his father in jewelry silversmithing and design before opening his own shop, The Navajo Craftsman, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. His design style and creative motifs are often described as outgrowths of his father’s strong influence. In 2005 Begay was named an Arizona living treasure. Harvey’s work is highly collectible and is displayed in galleries and museums throughout the world. He also had a lively career in aviation during the Vietnam war, and later was a fighter jet test pilot for McDonnell Douglas. About Harrison Bitsue: a skilled Navajo jewelry maker who has been active since 1980. He learned from his father and also extended family members including Harry Morgan and Robert Chee. He signs in more than one way, but sometimes with HB and an arching arrow. His style is typically traditional sand cast work , sometimes with set turquoise stones. (per Perry Null website). Harrison Bitsue (or an unknown maker with these initials). I would appreciate hearing from an. Source about the identity of this artist. A quick google search turned up other traditional sand cast pieces by Harvey that were signed in his more usual manner, so he did indeed do some traditional sand cast jewelry. Harrison Bitsue also does quality sand cast jewelry, with influence from fine silversmiths as mentioned above. The HB is a match, although there is no arrow, and the style of jewelry would fit his style. So the bottom line is. Please make your own determination about the artist and make me an offer accordingly. I appreciate respectful feedback if you have read this entire listing and have helpful information to contribute. Items are enlarged to show detail. I leave patina intact so you can decide to polish or not. Any mention of type of turquoise is my best assessment; Please draw your own conclusions. If happy, please leave 5 star feedback. Thank you for looking! Please see my other listings. The item “RARE HARVEY BEGAY NAVAJO STERLING SILVER SAND CAST GREEN TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET” is in sale since Thursday, December 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “turquoise_cache” and is located in Littleton, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
Rare and beautiful, large, early 1900s Navajo sand cast belt buckle. Set with two turquoise stones. Unmarked coin silver or higher. Buckle size 4″ by 3 3/4″. Stones 8mm by 7mm and 11mm by 8mm. Holds a strap size 1 1/4 or smaller. Weight 106.2 grams. The item “Large RARE Early 1900s Vintage NAVAJO Turquoise Silver Sand Cast Belt Buckle” is in sale since Sunday, December 16, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “bootking” and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
