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Silver belt buckle decorated with abstract black turkey or partridge. Signed by Manuel Hoyungowa (c. 1953-2011) Hopi, Second Mesa Guild, Arizona, 1980-1990

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1980-1990

GUSN

GUSN-310802

Description

Silver belt buckle decorated with abstract black turkey or partridge engraving. Signed with hallmark of silversmith Manuel Hoyungowa (c. 1953-2011) and with Zuni sun symbol. Hope, Second Mesa Guild.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
silver (metal)
Buckle
Buckle, Belt
Buckle, Belt

Inscription

[Hallmark of silversmith Manuel Hoyungowa / Zuni sun symbol] (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

1299.97

Maker

Hoyungowa, Manuel, ca. 1953-2011 (Silversmith)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.97

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