Watson Honanie Silver & Gold Bear Belt Buckle

Watson Honanie Silver & Gold Bear Belt BuckleWatson Honanie, Sterling Silver & 14K Gold, Bear Belt Buckle Only 1 was ever made Watson is one of the greats. It was Watson who was the first Southwest silversmith to combine Silver and Gold on the same piece. Which has now become a regular practice of many top artists. This is a substantial Belt Buckle. It weighs well over 5 oz of Sterling Silver and 14K Gold. The Buckle was entirely handmade by Watson Honanie using heavy gauge metals. The center

Sugalite and Lapis fill the center spline

Quams's career

The Naja design can be traced back to ancient Rome and represented the Phoenician goddess of fertility

Leekya Deyuse is a key figure in the evolution of Southwest Native American Arts and Crafts

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I believe the Westikas had the stone from early in its mining

When the silver cools it is pulled from the stone

Hand Stamped Star Design

at the time I discovered him

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Leekya was among the men