Buckle, A Vintage, Inlay, Horse, Helen & Lincoln Zunie Hallmark, Vintage, 475

A VIBRANT VINTAGE BEAUTY

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 inlay horse is made with onyx, 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 a jet black leather with traditional tooling. A belt that will add the perfect finishing touch.

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 Zunie shared the stamp with her husband, Lincoln Zunie.

• artist: Helen & Lincoln Zunie (deceased)
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: H-L Zunie
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, onyx, shell, leather strap
• measurements: 4 3/8" x 3 1/4", strap: 34"
• weight: buckle only: 123 grams
• 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
• style: Belt-475