Description:

Gail Bird & Yazzie Johnson Navajo Sterling Silver Jasper Belt Buckle. Stamped GY. Not stamped, bunt tests as sterling. Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson have been friends since childhood and collaborated to design distinct pieces of jewelry for over forty years. Their Pueblo and Navajo descent, respectively, informs their work, as do prehistoric petroglyphs and pictograph sites. Bird and Johnson have firmly rooted themselves as leading Native American jewelry artists in today's market who create work that is always wearable and stylish. They gravitate toward unconventional stones, often resembling landscapes, and showcase their natural geological beauty. Likewise, they have a gift for composing unexpected material combinations, like pearls, opals, and dinosaur bone. Martha Hopkins Lanman Struever, a Southwest Native American art dealer and author, hosted Bird and Johnson's debut gallery exhibition in Chicago in 1978. She praised their distinctive creations, noting their drama and wear ability. The following year, Bird and Johnson began crafting thematic belts annually for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Santa Fe Indian Market. In 1981, they earned the prestigious "Best of Show" award for one of their belts, exemplifying their dedication to honoring cultural traditions while exploring contemporary themes. However, their portfolio also includes elegant earrings, bracelets, rings, and necklaces displayed in galleries and museums nationwide. Their work is distinguished by expertise in materials, technical skill, and a keen design sensibility. Bird and Johnson emphasize the traditional nature of their jewelry while expanding upon it with a wide range of stones and innovative symbols. In recent years, they have been celebrated for their necklaces, which often feature personalized symbols on the reverse side of bezel-set stones. These pieces employ an "underlay" overlay technique inspired by Charles Loloma's designs. In 2007, Shared Images: The Innovative Jewelry of Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird was published, offering a comprehensive exploration of Johnson and Bird's exceptional jewelry work. Approx. Net Weight: 54.7gr Keywords: Native American, Jewelry; Ref: BD3037

  • Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5in; 1in keeper
  • Medium: Sterling Silver, Jasper
  • Condition: This belt buckle is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age/use. Please review photos for details/condition.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, COD (cash on delivery), Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

LOCAL PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Monday through Wednesday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: 15210 N 99th Ave Sun City, AZ 85351
CROSS STREET: (Located at the NW Corner of 99th Ave and Greenway Rd)

LOCAL PICK UP - ARIZONA FIREARMS BUYERS
Arizona residents MUST pick-up in person at Bradford's Auction Gallery with a scheduled date of pick up. Details and information will be included on the winning bidders invoice. Any local Arizona Buyer of Post 1898 firearms MUST complete all necessary registration forms at Bradford's Auction Gallery. Local Buyers MUST have a Valid ARIZONA ID with Current Physical Address. If your Arizona ID does not reflect your current address you MUST provide us with a secondary form of ID that contains your correct address. Arizona Gun Dealers must have a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License in order to accept delivery of modern weapons. ANY DENIED BACKGROUND CHECK WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE.

OUT OF TOWN SHIPPING:
For out of town buyers, once we have received your payment your purchase will be turned over to Westside Mail Center our exclusive shipping provider. Westside Mail Center will proactively reach out to you to arrange packing, shipping and insurance.

OUT OF TOWN SHIPPING FIREARMS BUYERS:
Shipping for Out-of-State Buyers must be done through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center. All firearms Post 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on ALL Modern Weapons. The full cost of shipping and packing will be at the winning bidders / buyers expense. It is your responsibility to provide Westside Mail Center with the FFL dealer of your choice and they are responsible for sending the 3rd party shipper a copy of their FFL information. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE.

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Note: For fastest and best results on shipping, we recommend using Westside Mail Center as your shipper, but are happy to meet with your 3rd party shipper of choice if you prefer to use a shipper other than Westside Mail Center. All packing and shipping from any company besides Westside Mail Center must be arranged and coordinated by the winning bidder / buyer within 5 days from the date of the sale or an additional storage surcharge could apply.

All fees and costs associated with shipping are separate from the hammer price (winning bid), buyer's premium and sales taxes. The winning bidder / buyer is solely responsible for the shipping. Bradford's can assist the winning bidder / buyer by arranging shipping and insurance through our preferred shipper. The winning bidder / buyer has the right to arrange their own shipping with a 3rd party shipper at their own expense. Bradford's Auction Gallery reserves the right to ship parcels via our own in-house shipping methods, based on actual weight or dimensional weight (whichever is greater).

The designated 3rd party shipper will ship to the address provided on the winning bidder / buyers invoice. It is the winning bidder / buyers responsibility to communicate with the shipper and provide any specific shipping requirements, address information or details that will ensure proper delivery.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200