Belt, A Vintage, Buckle. Inlay, Crown Dancer, Elliot Qualo Hallmark, Vintage ‘70s, 555｜ Fashion Accessories

IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE!
This impossible-to-ignore buckle was crafted by the late Zuni artisan Elliot Qualo; his work is highly coveted and collectible. The impressive Crown dancer is inlaid with onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, and coral, creating a mosaic picture. The artist added dimensionality with a sterling silver stamped scalloped border. It is placed on a black basket-stamped leather belt which helps each of the colorful stones pop. A great piece to complete any day or night look.
Elliot Qualo (1930 - 1974; Zuni) Active since 1960s. Mosaic and channel inlay; bird motifs. Award winning, son of Myra Qualo, born sometime in the 1930s, but did not start producing jewelry until about 1960. His creations were always award winning pieces and highly coveted by collectors all over the world. He produced from 1960 until about the late 1970s, upon his passing. 
Mark: single antler applied twice to create a complete rack.

artist: Elliot Qualo, deceased (inlay)
affiliation: Zuni
hallmarks: (picto of antlers) ZUNI N.M.
materials: sterling silver, mother of pearl, turquoise, onyx, coral, vintage leather strap
measurements: buckle: 3 1/4" diameter
weight: (buckle only) 75 grams
nice vintage condition
stones are secure in their settings
abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
silver has a nice patina 
wear from use

style: Belt-555
in stock
All returns on jewelry are subject to exchange or store credit only

 
Brand:Double D RanchSKU:BELT-555mother of pearlN/STags:belt, Belt-555, belts, coral, mother of pearl, onyx, sterling silver, turquoise, vintage, vintage leather strapColor:Mother of pearlSize:N/S