Zuni Cardinal Inlay Belt & Buckle Silver Edaakie Tony Lama Pearl Turquoise L

Tony Lama, a world-recognized Western brand since 1911, the sterling silver cardinal buckle is a separate artisan piece. Tony Lama frequently paired their high-quality leather belts with decorative, third-party buckles, often sourced from Southwestern and Native American artists. Item Breakdown The Belt: Likely a vintage Tony Lama leather belt. Tony Lama is renowned for handcrafted boots and accessories, with a major manufacturing history in El Paso, Texas. The Buckle: This is a vintage Zuni Native American multi-stone inlay piece. Artists: High-end cardinal designs like this are often attributed to Zuni artists such as Dennis and Nancy Edaakie (active c. 1970s). Inlay Materials: The bird is crafted using hand-cut coral (red), turquoise (blue/green), and mother of pearl (white shell) set into solid sterling silver.