Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Horse Profile, Appaloosa, Lincoln & Helen Zunie Hallmark, Vintage, 561｜ Fashion Accessories

VIBRANT VINTAGE PIECE BY SOUGHT AFTER ARTISANS.
This impossible-to-ignore buckle was crafted by renowned Zuni husband and wife, Helen and Lincoln Zunie; their work is highly coveted and collectible. The impressive horse head is made with jet, natural turquoise and shell, set in heavy silver. The artists added dimensionality to the eye and texture to the surface with silver wire twists. The strap is vintage.
Lincoln Zunie (1938-1983, Zuni). Active 1960s-1970s. Channel inlay; figural inlay, often horse or cow motifs.  Father of Patty Zunie Edaakie. Brother of Joe and William Zunie. Lincoln Zunie shared the stamp with his wife Helen Zunie (d).
Mark: H-L ZUNIE
Helen Zunie (? - 2008; Zuni). Active 1960s - 1970s. Channel inlay, figural inlay, often horse or cow motifs. Helen Auie shared the stamp with her husband, Lincoln Zunie.
Mark: H - L  ZUNIE

artist: Helen & Lincoln Zunie
affiliation: Zuni
hallmarks: H-L ZUNIE
materials: sterling silver, onyx, shell, mother of pearl turquoise, spiny oyster, vintage leather strap
measurements: buckle: 3 3/8" x 2 1/4", strap: 32"
weight: buckle:
nice vintage condition
stones are secure in their settings
abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
silver has a nice patina 
light wear from use
vintage leather strap
style: Belt-561

in stock

All returns on jewelry are subject to exchange or store credit 
 
Brand:Double D RanchSKU:BELT-561TurquoiseN/STags:belt, Belt-561, belts, mother of pearl, onyx, shell, spiny oyster, sterling silver, turquoise, vintage, vintage leather strapColor:TurquoiseSize:N/S