Vintage 1960s Tufa Navajo Sandcast Sterling Turquoise Buckle Original Belt! RRL

Description

1960s Tufa Navajo Sandcast Sterling Turquoise Buckle Original Belt!. Condition is "Pre-owned".
For sale is a lovely Tufa Navajo sand-cast sterling buckle with a large center-set turquoise c. 1960s. The buckle measures 3 inches by 2.25 inches. It is not marked sterling as is common with older sand cast pieces, but is guaranteed sterling silver with lovely patina developing.
There is another identical piece made by the same unknown Navajo artist listed on ebay for 00, with additional non-original conchos in the belt.
This belt comes with the original belt! Belt is definitely worn but it is still very useable, it has been recently moisturized and conditioned. Belt measures 41 inches long total, holes are at 34-38 inches and best suits someone with around a 34” waist.
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