Available here is a 1960s era bear paw design overlay belt buckle by Hopi artist, Nathan Fred, Jr. This buckle features an intricate bear paw design with a stippled and darkened silver background. This buckle features a stinger style back and is on the smaller side. It is sterling silver and would be a great addition to any collection! MAKER: Hallmarked N F (conjoined). Nathan Fred, Jr. (1942-; Hopi). Active since 1960s. APPROX AGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: This item measures 2-1/2 inches wide x 1-1/4 inch tall, and fits up to a 1 inch belt. The total weight for this item is 39.1 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."