Wilmer Saufkie Lomayaoma Sr. (d. 2011) - Hopi - Sterling Silver Overlay Belt Buckle with Bear Paw and Pueblo Pictorials c. 1990s, 1.375" x 2.375" magento-63701 about 6 years ago

about 6 years ago

Original exhibitors' tag date unknown

Acquired from a long-time collector in Arizona

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Wilmer Saufkie Lomayaoma Sr. (d. 2011) - Hopi - Sterling Silver Overlay Belt Buckle with Bear Paw and Pueblo Pictorials c. 1990s, 1.375" x 2.375" magento-63701 about 6 years ago38. 2g, 1. 375" x 2. 375". Artist hallmark on verso. Ex Arizona collection. The previous owner's husband was the former owner of a multi generational Native American arts and crafts business, starting with his grandparents. During his life, he worked as an educator, Assistant to the Director of the Lowie Museum of Anthropology (now Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum), and Director of the Arizona State Museum, all while maintaining his family business until