Artisan handcrafted sterling silver belt buckle.
Rectangular-form, slightly bent to fit better and with a swing belt latch.
Beautifully decorated with pierced Mayan Shaman(?),
scrolls and a rhomb shaped vacant cartouche.
Buckle was decorated with niello enamel which almost rubbed off.
Some leftovers of enamel - dark spots into pierced ornament,
please see and inspect all photos.
Marked underside:
"Guatemala" for country or city of origin;
"Silver" for structure material.
Tested positive for sterling silver or .925/1000 silver purity.
No maker/manufacturer marks.
Made in Guatemala, North America, ca1960's-1970's.
Pictures will tell you more.
Approx.: Length: 2-3/16in. (55mm.)
Width: 1-5/16in. (33mm.)
Depth: 5/16in. (8mm.)
Designed for 1-1/4in. (32mm.) wide belt
Weight: 0.69 troy oz. (21.6 gr.)
Clean, free of dings and dents.
Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.
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