Vintage Navajo Calvin Begay Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set-Leather Belt 58 gm

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Vintage Navajo Calvin Begay Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set on Brown Leather Belt, Four Piece Buckle Set, Size 32, 58 Grams. This Navajo made buckle set is in good condition with scratches.  It is signed on the back: Calvin Begay, Sterling, Dine. The buckle set consists of four sterling pieces, a buckle, two keepers and a tip. The set weighs about 58 grams.  The buckle measures 2" x 1 3/8".  The dark brown leather belt is 1 1/8" wide and tapers down to 5/8" to accommodate the buckle set.  The belt is marked a size 32, there's holes at 30" to 33".  The buckle & keepers snap onto the belt, so they can be removed if you want to use a different belt.  It's a classic Navajo ranger belt buckle set that will look great with dress pants or jeans.  Beautifully handmade by the amazing Navajo artist, Calvin Begay.  A must-have for any Native American jewelry collector or lover of the Southwestern look.
***Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer & master craftsman. Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 & raised in Tohatchi, which is in northwest New Mexico. Calvin designed his first piece of jewelry at age 10, learning from his mother & uncle. He has become a master in every aspect of the design & manufacturing process. He has won numerous awards & his jewelry has been featured in many art magazines. He has a unique ability to translate traditional Navajo techniques into jewelry that reflects his Native American heritage, yet have elegant & contemporary flair.