Description
vintage Michael Sockyma Hopi overlay bear belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century.
Michael is from the Hopi village of Hotevilla. He learned the art of overlay at Hopicraft and later worked for them. He is a member of the Corn clan and his hallmark is a corn plant, often with his connected initials MS. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding overlay jewelry. Was born in 1942 and began his career in 1965.
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