Watson Honanie Silver and Gold Deer Hunter Belt Buckle
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Watson Honanie, Sterling Silver & 14K Gold, Deer Hunter 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.
Watson's art is published in "Beyond Tradition", by Jerry and Lois Jacka.
This is a substantial Belt Buckle. It weighs about 4.5 oz of Sterling Silver and 14K Gold. It is not possible to weigh each element of a finished piece.
The Buckle was entirely handmade by Watson Honanie using heavy gauge metals.
The center design in the Shadow Box is gold Deer Hunter, Pueblo, Lightning and Thunder Clouds... all handmade from 14K Gold. Surrounding the Gold Deer Scene are Ancient Symbols of Prosperity.
Gold is currently selling at about $4200 / oz
Silver is currently selling at about $60 / oz
Watson Honanie is a Master Hopi Metalsmith.
His art is published in "Beyond Tradition", by Jerry and Lois Jacka.
The 14k Gold center is set in a deep Shadow Box measuring 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Highly Collectible / Investment Grade
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Watson Honanie Silver and Gold Deer Hunter Belt Buckle
Silver and Gold Belt Buckle handmade by legendary Hopi silversmith Watson Honanie...
The Deer Hunter Kachina, Pueblos and Lightning Clouds are all made from 14k Gold and set in a Shadowbox surrounded by very fine incising.
The construction of this buckle required a bottom layer of silver, which was finely incised to give it texture. Upon that was placed the gold deer hunter scene you see centered.
There are a total of 4 layers of heavy silver and gold.
The Belt Buckle measures 3 3/8" long x 2 1/2" wide
It is for a 1 1/2" wide belt or less
