John Winston” American Eagle Skull Sterling Silver Buckle "No Fear of Death"

Description: Custom John Winston "No Fear of Death" Belt Buckle from the Bad Ass Buckle Series. Hand carved from Abilone with Sterling SilverExcellent condition, one owner. Native American/Western style buckle.Measures 5 1/8" wide by 3 3/4" tall JohnWinston, also celebrated as The Carving Cowboy, is well known for his beautifully intricate gem stone carvings. His gallery can be seen on line, with every piece in the gallery marked as “sold”. Many of his works are in the hands of private collectors, museums, galleries and friends.Having begun his career as a master carver in 1976 and fulfilling his final orders of gemstone carvings in 2016, his works have found themselves all over the globe in collections of movie stars, cowboys and seasoned art collectors.Every piece fashioned by Winston is a one of a kind work of art created with great care and skill. He literally has been quoted as saying that he can only carve what the stone allows him to see. The metal work on this piece was done by world class Mick Rasley who has passed away. The skull is hand fabricated...not a casting as is the rest of the sterling work. The eagle is carved from Gold Lip Mother of Pearl. One owner. I purchased this buckle from the artist at The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 1999 USPS Priority shipping included. Ships from Nashvlle TN. Jewelry Type: Museum Quality Artist Signed Belt BuckleSubject: Carved EagleGem Stone: AbiloneMaterial: Abilone and Sterling SilverCertification:Hand signed by Master Carver/Artist John WinstonInscription: “No Fear of Death” Bad Ass Buckle SeriesCountry of Origin: USASigned: YesArtist: John WinstonYear: 1999Estate piece: One owner

Price: 5900 USD

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

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