BUCKLE UP, COWGIRL!

This fun vintage find features a 1970s-era statement sterling silver buckle boasting a bull head comprised of black onyx inlay. The oval buckle is framed with delicate silver stampwork and affixed to a swanky hair-on-hide leather strap.

Charlie John (Navajo). Active since 1970s. Overlay with stampwork, chip inlay, holloware. Began by cutting stones for his great uncle, William Singer

Mark: C J

• artist: Charlie John
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: C J
• materials: sterling silver, oynx
• buckle: 3 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• weight: 66 grams buckle only
• vintage condition
  
• stone chips are secure in their setting
  
• surface abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• style: Belt-285