A large, ca. 1940's Navajo, sandcast buckle;nicely stamped; 4 1/4" x 3 7/8".

A heavy buckle set with seven number eight spiderweb turquoise, attributed to Carl Quintana in Hallmarks of the Southwest by Barton Wright, p. 143; however, no specific information is available regarding his background. 3"x2"; 93.5 grms.

An unusual face mask bolo by Frank Patania Sr., ca. 1950's; 2"Lx1"W; on braided leather with sterling tips.

Ca. 1950's heavy gauge, carinated, stamped bracelet. 49 grms. 5" inner dim., plus 1 1/4" gap.

Ca. 1970's Zuni inlay buckle, depicting a cardinal on a branch with multicolored leaves. The inlay is of coral, onyx, turquoise and mop. Famed by a nicely stamped border; hallmarked BB. 3"x2 1/4". Excellent condition.

Ca. 1950's Zuni cluster ring set with rich color coral, in serrated bezels, split shank, hallmarked TM; size 8; 1" diam. Excellent condition.

Ca. 1940's stone to stone Zuni inlay bracelet of Turquoise, abalone, onyx, MOP, set in serrated bezels, applied to three flat bands; finely stamped. NOTE: The MOP in the tail section has become slightly recessed over the course of time. 2"W tapering to 1/2"; 5 1/2" circumference + 1 1/2" gap.

Ca. 1960's handmade concho belt, reminiscent of Frank Patania's esthetic, but not hallmarked; stamped "sterling". Eight concho segments, plus a buckle. conchos measure 2 5/8Lx1 3/4"W. Buckle 3 1/4"x2 1/2"W; mounted on 32" leather belt.

A very impressive Navajo cuff, ca. 1940's, set with a quite large cabochon turquoise, mounted on a four twisted wire band. The stone, set in a round-toothed bezel, is also framed by a twisted wire, flanked by stamped fans. The turquoise measures 2 1/4"L x 1 1/4"W. 5" circumference; 1" gap. Excellent condition.

Bracelet for a small wrist, 4 1/2" circumference; 1 1/4"gap. Turquoise measures 1" sq.; Evidence of early repair (see closeup).

An impressive four strand necklace of silver and blue-green turquoise heishe beads, adjustable, with a detachable jacla. 11 1/2"L plus 6" chain extender; 4" jacla; signed Thomas Reano, Santo Domingo.

Stamped, embossed buckle by Austin Wilson, highly sought after Navajo silversmith, active ca. 1930's-50's; 2 3/4"Lx 2 1/4"W; belt opening 1'SQ.; 42 GRMS.; excellent condition.