Hopi Indian George Phillips Kokopelli Corn Stalk Belt Buckle AW67578

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver.

MEASUREMENTS:

Belt buckle measures approximately 2" long, 3" wide, will fit a belt that is up to 1-1/2" wide and weighs 52 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

There is nothing at all average about this beautiful belt buckle! This piece of Native American jewelry is Hopi overlay hand crafted by artist George Phillips, out of genuine sterling silver. Overlay is a process that utilizes at least two layers of sterling silver. One layer forms the foundation, while the second is used to design the individual detailed overlay. In this belt buckle, the second layer forms a fantastic Kokopelli and Corn Stalk design that gives the piece a gorgeous finish. The Kokopelli is a common fertility symbol throughout the Southwest. In Native American beliefs the kokopelli visits various communities, seducing and impregnating the young women drawn to the tones of his flute playing. Corn is a powerful symbol in many tribes. It is used for prayer of fertility and a good growing season. The belt buckle is stamped sterling and hallmarked.