Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio Hallmark, Vintage ‘50s, 1148

SIMPLICIO SAYS IT ALL. 

This statement buckle speaks for itself! Crafted by the renowned (and recognizable) Zuni artisan Isabel Simplicio in the family’s signature style, the sterling silver buckle features an inlay horse profile of mother of pearl with silver accents, flanked by freeform blue turquoise stones on a sterling silver rectangle embellished with pebble texture, floral and leaf applique, and a saw-tooth bezel frame. A vintage textured leather strap chicly and subtly complements the buckle.

Isabel Simplicio (1928 - ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nugget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.

Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI

• artist: Isabel Simplicio
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: inscribed: I S Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, shell, mother of pearl, vintage leather strap
• measurements: buckle: 2" x 3", strap: 35 1/2" 
• weight: 201 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1148