The front side of belt buckle beautifully showcases Julia Martinez’s mastery of traditional Navajo overlay and repoussé technique.Instead of relying on inset gemstones, she relied entirely on heavy silver sculpting to create an intricate, nature-inspired design:Central Motif: The focal point is a stylized floral element or bunch of wild berries, surrounded by three carefully layered, heavily textured Navajo silver leaves.Fan & Feather Details: Radiating outward from the center is a beautifully oxidized scalloped fan pattern that mimics outspread eagle feathers, deeply grooved to give the buckle exceptional dimension and contrast.Beaded Accents: Smooth silver drops or "raindrops" punctuate the center and edges, a signature hallmark of vintage Southwestern metalwork.The deep oxidization in the recessed areas allows the polished, raised silver details to pop. This is a gorgeous example of 1970s/1980s Native American silverwork that lets the metalwork speak entirely for itself. Belt buckle weighs 43 grams will take a 1 inch belt. belt buckle is 2 3/4 of an inch long by 2 1/4 inches wide.
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