Hopi Artist-PHILLIP SEKAQUAPTEWA-Cut Out-Overlay-Hopi Snake Dance-925 Buckle

Description

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Made by Hopi artist
"PHILLIP SEKAQUAPTEWA"
who unfortunately is no longer with us & was widely known for his incredibly made pieces of art that were done in metal form.(1948-2003).His jewelry happened to be so well crafted,that he went on to win numerous awards for his masterpiece styles of Hopi overlay,which included winning an award at our Santa Fe Indian Market and was included in the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” in 2002.Phillip's work is also in the collection of the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.
Passing of cancer at such a young age, he left a legacy of jewelry that has only gone into collector's hands who collect nothing but "Finer" style Native American jewelry.He was active in Hopi ceremonies, where he participated in dancing & singing during the ceremonies..He was  apart of the eagle clan, from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa.
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BUCKLE:
Now this is a
RARE
find!  Phillip takes us right to the sacred Hopi Snake Dance ceremony & through this piece of art,he let us experience this dance as if we are there..It's an amazing piece of art &  all the finest of detail you can see,with very little left out.They are in ceremonial attire with 3 figures in the buckle..One is holding the snake while dancing,while the other is kneeling & looks to be communicating with the snake that's on the ground(See all photos)
These figures have all the finest of detail within,from the headdresses,eyes,arm bands,skirts,moccasins,etc. Each have a dual texture finish, where they are partially made with a smooth sterling finish & partially with a texture finish, which helps to define the ceremonial dress.(see photo 5) The actual cut art sits raised above the base of the oxidized background.(see photo 6)
My guess is this is probably a 10-12 gauge sterling,which is very durable & solid.
++UNISEX++
**Since this is a "Collector's Piece" & cannot be replaced,I am firm on price**
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MADE BY: Phillip Sekaquaptewa
Circa: 1980's (OR Earlier)
TRIBE:Hopi Pueblo
METAL:Sterling Silver
WEIGHT:2.34 OUNCES ( 66 Grams)
MEASUREMENTS: 3" x 2"
BELT BAR SIZE: 1-1/2" (will comfortably fit a 1-1/2" belt or smaller)
GENDER: Unisex
THEME: "Ceremonial Hopi Snake Dance" Belt Buckle
TECHNIQUE: Drawing subject out-Cut Out Overlay
HALLMARK: "PS" Sterling
Will come Gift Boxed.
**Will send Priority Small Box/Flat rate with required signature confirmation**
PAYPAL ACCEPTED.NM PAYS 8.4% TAX
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Unless the buckle is defective(Which it isn't),there is now a 3% charge that will be charged to you,taken from the total price you paid if there's a return..(This applies to:buyers remorse,don't like it,too big,too small,etc)This is one good reason why you should go over measurements
before
purchasing & read all the detail I provided you with & ask any questions/concerns you may have beforehand.
Please be sure to go over everything in order to avoid a return & hurting others chances of possibly buying this.
THE REASON
:Recently all credit card companies,including Paypal, changed their policies & are now charging the seller this 3% for any & all charge backs.
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PLEASE NOTE:
In order to give you close up photos,pictures can tend to make the item look much more larger & more magnified than in actuality.Close up's can make the item look so large & then you get it in hand & say "it looked much larger in the photos!"So to get a accurate idea of how big this is,please pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements.(Also refer to photos)
If you find the item is not as great as I think it is,it does not mean the item is 'not as described'..