$990.00
Nothing says rustic Southwest style quite like a rattlesnake and a great belt buckle. Navajo artist Lester James combines both into this remarkable handmade buckle shaped as a winding sidewinder crossing the desert floor.
Sterling Silver | Turquoise Inlay
Nothing says rustic Southwest style quite like a rattlesnake and a great belt buckle. Navajo artist Lester James combines both into this remarkable handmade buckle shaped as a winding sidewinder crossing the desert floor. Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably Southwestern, the piece captures the movement and spirit of the snake through masterful silverwork and inlay craftsmanship.
Lester creates the buckle using traditional tufa casting techniques, giving the sterling silver body its rugged texture and organic curves. The winding channel is filled with hand-cut turquoise inlay in a beautiful range of blues with subtle hints of green and natural matrix throughout. Sterling silver accents are carefully incorporated into the design, adding depth and character to the flowing composition.
The buckle has a strong visual presence while still maintaining the handcrafted warmth that defines traditional Navajo jewelry. Every curve of the snake feels alive, making this far more than an accessory — it is wearable art rooted in Southwest tradition and design.
This is the kind of buckle that instantly becomes the centerpiece of a collection, especially paired with denim, boots, and classic Western style.
Buckle Size – 3 7/8″ x 2 1/4″
Belt Size – 1 1/4″
Weight – 2.5 ozt
1 in stock
Navajo artist Lester James didn't wait long to start his jewelry making career. He graduated from high school and went to work for Anasazi Traders, a jewelry manufacturer in Gallup, doing simple repairs.