Stanley Gene, Navajo silversmith and artist, has created a beautiful Man-in-the-Maze design Sterling Silver Overlay Belt Buckle. He has stamped the back of this lovely belt buckle with 'SG - Sterling'. The belt buckle measures 3" wide and 2" high. It will take up to a 1-1/4" wide belt. What a great item for that special person in your life! Stanley has added a variety of traditional designs along the edges of the maze. According to tradition, the arms 'down' on the man in the maze indicate he has not completed the maze nor life's journey. He is still working through the maze and life!

There is a Pima Indian legend that explains when a person is born into this world, they enter a maze of life.  The entrance is at the top where Se-eh-ha (Elder Brother) is waiting to show the way.  The legend tells of the dead ends, detours and obstacles.  It’s the struggle to understand what can affect the physical, emotional, and spiritual growth that can guide them through the maze.  At each turn, there is an opportunity to understand and appreciate the cycle of life, and to gain strength to move toward their goals.  If the path is traveled in harmony and with a balance with nature, the legend says that dreams and ambitions will be found at the center of the maze, where E-e-thoi (Sun God) waits.  He then passes them on to the next world.

          Overlay is created by “sweating”, or soldering, two pieces of silver together.  The top piece contains a design element which is meticulously cut out of silver.  The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured to produce a contrasting background.  They then carefully file, buff and polish to produce the fine finish on their beautiful item.p

Item # BB-33

List price $ 200.00.

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