JSW1018 Fetish Bear Buckle

Sterling silver fetish bear buckle by Navajo silversmith Dan Oliver. The 3 1/4” x 2 1/4” bear with a heartline has a 3/4” x 3/4” Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone, enhanced by a traditional hand stamped pattern.  The Bear is the guardian and master of the west and represents healing and protection. Made for a 1 1/4" belt.

Hallmark:  Dan Oliver       Shades of the West, Scottsdale AZ

The Sleeping Beauty Mine is a name to remember. It is one of the largest American turquoise mines.  The stones produced are some of the only varieties in the United States known for having little or no matrix and a bright sky blue color.

Dan Oliver, resident Navajo silversmith at Shades of the West for over 40 years, created original American Indian jewelry exclusively for Shades of the West and Bischoff’s at the Park.