Oval Navajo silver belt buckle centered by a finely scrimshaw-engraved plastic plaque depicting a bald eagle in profile, signed David at the lower edge, flanked by applied silver elements and turquoise cabochons set within raised mounts. The surrounding silver ground is worked with stamped and applied decorative motifs, creating a strong visual contrast between the engraved centerpiece and the darker oxidized silver field. Belt buckles of this type reflect the late-20th-century Navajo tradition of incorporating scrimshaw-style engraving into wearable silverwork, blending pictorial imagery with established Southwestern jewelry forms.
Dimensions: 3.5 in. wide x 2 in. high.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good overall condition; right-side turquoise with a visible crack; silver with light surface wear and minor scratches consistent with use; engraved plastic plaque intact with clear line work.