W.M. Wilbur Musket Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckle
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This highly collectable piece is a Navajo sterling silver and turquoise belt buckle handcrafted by Wilbert (Wilbur) Musket. The design is a classic example of Navajo cluster work, featuring a central turquoise stone surrounded by multiple smaller turquoise stones set in individual serrated bezels. This specific style often utilizes the shadowbox technique, where a domed cutout top layer is soldered to a solid bottom layer to create depth.

Artist: Wilbur Musket (Wilbert Muskett) a Navajo artisan
     Hallmark: "W. M." or "WM" Stamped over "STERLING"
     Specialty: He is noted for his skill in creating "shadow box" designs - a technique that adds dimension to motifs.

Dimensions: Buckle measures approximately 3" x 2.5" and is designed to accommodate a 1.5" belt strap and total weight is approximately 60.29 grams

Materials: Handcrafted from high quality sterling silver and genuine turquoise stones. Some pieces by this artist are known to feature Kingman turquoise or Sleeping Beauty turquoise.

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