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Fred & Lolita Natachu Zuni Rainbow Man Inlaid Silver Buckle

Native American Zuni handcrafted sterling silver Rainbow man / yei design inlay buckle, by Fred and Lolita Natachu. The buckle measures 2-1/2" by 1-3/4" and fits a belt up to 1-1/4" wide. Item#1279

$ 279.99 Available: 1 Back

Brand new Native American Zuni handcrafted multi-stone inlay sterling silver belt buckle. This highly polished buckle is intricately inlaid with authentic Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl in the colorful rainbow yei design for which the Natachus are known.

The buckle measures 2-1/2" by 1-3/4" and fits a belt up to 1-1/4" wide. Weighs 45 grams. Please ignore any shadows or reflections.

Hallmarked F.L.Natachu and also stamped Sterling. Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift box and Certificate of Authenticity included with your purchase.

Fred and Lolita's favorite traditional Zuni designs are the Knifewing, Rainbow Man, and Sunface. They have been creating beautiful jewelry since the 1970's. Fred and Lolita Natachu work in mosaic and channel inlay. Lolita is the daughter of Jacob Haloo. Her sisters, Dolly Banteah, Rolanda Haloo and Nancy Lasconsello, are also recognized Zuni artisans. They are named in Wright’s Hallmarks of the Southwest and many other Zuni jewelry reference books.