EXQUISITE VTGE APACHE MARC ANTIA 14K & STERLING SILVER STAMPED BELT BUCKLE,SGD

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THIS
AUCTION FEATURES A BEAUTIFUL INTRICATELY STAMPED 14K GOLD & STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE. THIS STAMPED BUCKLE WAS INTENSELY DETAILED AND BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED. IT WAS MADE AND SIGNED BY GERMAN APACHE, MARC ANTIA.  SEE PICTURES. THIS VERY WELL RENDERED PIECE WEIGHS APPROX. 90 GRAMS, AND MEASURES APPROX 3 1/4" ACROSS X 1 5/8" WIDE. THE BELT OPENING MEASURES APPROX. 1 1/4".  SEE PICTURES FOR FURTHER DETAILS. THIS IS A MARKET FRESH ESTATE PIECE, RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM AN HEIR TO ITS ORIGINAL OWNER. THE BUCKLE WAS ONLY RARELY WORN, AND HAS NO DENTS , DAMAGE, OR REPAIRS. ANTIA IS OF GERMAN APACHE DECENT. HIS CUFF BRACELETS OF THE SAME CALIBER CURRENTLY SELL IN GALLERIES IN SEDONA AND SANTA FE FOR 0 AND UP.
Part Apache and part German, artist Marc Antia is a self-taught silversmith that has being making jewelry for decades. When he isn’t masterfully working on new pieces, he travels across the United States to display his work at Native American jewelry SHOWS AND POW WOWS
Marc has created a following for his elaborate stamped jewelry. He often combines sterling silver and 14k gold to make pendants, rings, and cuffs. Despite the formality presented by his use of gold in Marc’s jewelry, the durability of his pieces is apparent; upon wearing, one immediately knows this is something that can take the abuse of a daily wear. THE GAUGE OF THE SILVER IS THICK AND HEAVY.
One well-versed in Native American jewelry might notice that the traditional Navajo stamp style seen in Marc’s jewelry is liken to a fellow Native American artist’s work: Emerson Bill. This is no coincidence, as both artists learned the ways of their trade together.
His classic stamping on his gold and silver jewelry make Marc’s work wearable with just about any outfit or color scheme, let alone that it works incredibly well with other Native American handmade jewelry pieces. While still formal and ornate, Marc’s work IS TRADITIONAL AND VERY SHARP.
All items are sold 'as is' and are described to the best of our ability.  Condition, is our opinion only; all pertinent questions should be asked prior to bidding / buying.  Most items we sell are vintage and presumed to be 'used', unless otherwise stated.  Normal wear and tear is to be expected.Please study all of the pictures carefully, as they are an integral part of the item's description.Thank you and Good Luck Bidding!