Helen and Lincoln Zunie began their jewelry career in the 1950's. They are best known for their exquisite channel inlay jewelry of animals, such as horses and cattle. This 1960's Ranger buckle set is inlaid with natural turquoise, abalone shell, pin shell, mother of pearl. The rains are of silver with fine silver twist wire framing the buckle. A wonderful patina graces the entire piece. Hallmarked H - L ZUNIE.
The buckle measures 3 5/8" long by 2" wide. The keeps are 7/8” wide and the tip is 3/4” by 1 1/8” long. The buckle will take a 3/4" belt. The black leather belt with buckle is currently 37 1/4" long.