This beautiful eagle dancer buckle was hand crafted by well-known Zuni artist John Lucio. Set with turquoise, jet, Mother of Pearl and red coral. This buckle offers the best of John's early work, with his distinct channel inlay eagle dancer and precise silver work. John started his jewelry craft in the early 1950's as an apprentice to several of the older masters in Zuni. He soon became a master of the art with his work being very collectable.
The buckle measures 3" long by2 1/4" tall and will hold a 1 1/2" belt. John did not use a hallmark on these pieces, but this lovely piece is definitely his creation.
