Vintage Thomas "Tommy" Tso Native American Navajo Diné Silver Turquoise Belt Buckle

So much beauty in a small space. This belt buckle is mesmerizing! It's a perfect example of mid-to-late 20th-century Southwestern Diné jewelry. Thomas "Tommy" Tso is a well-respected and traditional Diné (Navajo Nation) artist and silversmith. He was raised in a prominent Navajo family deeply rooted in the Southwest. His siblings are just as well-known: Leonard Tso, Irene Cordell, Loretta Bunny, and Loraine Begay. Mr. Tso's use of premium stones, like turquoise, and ornate silver leaf overlay patterns, delicate curled tendrils, and silver raindrops, makes the work precise with a stunning result.

Gemstone: Thomas Tso is officially documented in several major reference directories on Native American silversmiths and jewelers. Collectors of authentic Native American heritage art seek historical wearable art such as this belt buckle. See photos for authentication hallmarks.

Measurements: 2" x 1.5" Weight: 31g