Damele Turquoise Belt Buckle
Artist: Jack Adakai
Size: 4” x 2 1/2”
SKU
njjada01
This powerful sterling silver belt buckle is highlighted by three distinctive cabochons of Damele turquoise. The late Jack Adakai was known for his traditional designs and high-quality craftsmanship. During his career, Adakai worked for legendary Navajo traders like Tobe Turpin, C. G. Wallace and M. L. Woodward, indicating the wide respect he earned during his silversmithing career.
$950.00
Availability: In stock
Damele Turquoise Belt Buckle is available to buy in increments of 1
Precious Stones
Turquoise; Precious stones have symbolic implications. For example, turquoise if a "collective term for all the precious stones, wealth, or mixed offerings. Good fortune is attributed to this stone." Both white shell and turquoise are emphasized in Kinaalda?
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When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
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