A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BELT BUCKLE.Signed Jesse Josewytewa, 20th century. Of rectangular shape with a serrated bezel-set triangular-shaped turquoise, the mount with foliate motif enhanced by ropetwist and wirework decoration, lg. 4 3/4 in by 2 1/2 in. Estimate $625-725
The artist is from the Snow Clan in Shungopavi village and began silverwork in 1982.