Description
Darryl Becenti Navajo Blue Gem turquoise sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.
Master Silversmith Darryl Becenti (1957 - 2020) was born in the Native American jewelry capital of Gallup, New Mexico. He began making jewelry in 1988, training with his brothers-in-law, David and Leroy Reeves.
He is known as a silversmith for his use of handmade stamps and dyes, repoussé silver work, and colorful shells, fans, and scallops.
He is also known for his sand painting and traditional artwork.
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