{"product_id":"vintage-lomayaoma-hopi-sterling-silver-bear-belt-buckle-estate","title":"Vintage Hopi Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterwork of Hopi overlay silversmithing — two bears rendered in bold, textured relief march across a mirror-polished Sterling Silver field.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckle's surface is divided by clean parallel lines at top and bottom, framing the central scene with architectural precision. Each bear is deeply oxidized against the bright silver ground, their fur etched in fine parallel lines — a hallmark of the Hopi overlay technique that distinguishes this tradition from all others in Southwest jewelry. The buckle retains its original hardware and is hallmarked \u003cem\u003eLomayaoma\u003c\/em\u003e in script on the reverse, alongside the \u003cem\u003eSterling\u003c\/em\u003e stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLomayaoma is a respected Hopi silversmith whose overlay work is collected for its confident draftsmanship and faithful expression of Hopi imagery. The bear — a symbol of strength, healing, and direction in Hopi cosmology — is a fitting subject for a piece meant to be worn and carried through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lomayaoma (Hopi), hallmarked on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopi overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 3\/8\"W x 1 3\/8\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate, excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50152744190189,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Belt_Buckle_by_Lomayoma_2.jpg?v=1782328822","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-lomayaoma-hopi-sterling-silver-bear-belt-buckle-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}