For your bidding pleasure we present a deer themed belt buckle by Bernard Dawahoya. This sterling silver buckle features a magnificent deer overlay motif. The background has been darkened to accentuate the design and really makes it stand out. Make this gorgeous piece part of your collection today! Bernard Dawahoya, was a master of many traditional Hopi crafts, but focused on silversmithing since his teens. He has been making jewelry since the 1950s. He learned silversmithing from his uncles Washington Talayumptewa and Sidney Sekakuku. MAKER: Hallmarked with a rain cloud (stamped). Bernard Dawahoya (1937-2010; Hopi). APPROX AGE: Vintage. SIZE: This buckle measures approximately 2 inches long by 3 inches wide and fits a 1-1/2 inch belt. The total weight for this item is 49.3 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."