Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle - Estate Bobby Platero A petite and striking pendant

A petite and striking pendant handcrafted by Navajo artist Artie Yellowhorse

A refined expression of Navajo silversmithing

set within two concentric polished sterling silver rims that create a dramatic orbital shadowbox effect on a smooth

featuring Rosarita — a rare and vibrant red stone that is a byproduct of gold refining

noted for his highly detailed Silver Overlay techniques

Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle - Estate Bobby Platero A petite and striking pendantA masterwork of Hopi overlay silversmithing two bears rendered in bold, textured relief march across a mirror polished Sterling Silver field. The buckle's surface is divided by clean parallel lines at top and bottom, framing the central scene with architectural precision. Each bear is deeply oxidized against the bright silver ground, their fur etched in fine parallel lines a hallmark of the Hopi overlay technique that distinguishes this tradition from