Thunderbird Belt Buckle

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Bell Trading Post (1932 - 1969)

Dateca. 1975

Mediumcopper

Dimensions2 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (6.4 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Norman Sandfield

Object numberPC2014.38.42

DescriptionA copper belt buckle with stamped thunderbird design with two diamond shaped symbols with geometric embellishments within them. There are sun rays positioned at the buckle's east and west, a bird symbol in the center, flowers in each corner, feathers bordering the top and bottom, and crossing arrowheads between the line of feathers in the middle of the feathers.

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