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Southwest Indian Art Fair
2003 Juried Competition

"Ranger Buckle"
by Loren Panteah, Zuni

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Staff Purchase Award
~ $ 500 ~

Courtesy of Arizona State Museum Staff

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Ranger Buckle

Photos by Jannelle Weakly

Description: Butterfly design buckle set of silver inlaid with coral, mother of pearl, Chinese turquoise and shell.

About this Award: Works winning purchase awards become part of the museum's permanent collections. They are chosen for their technique and artistry as well as for the way in which they compare and contrast with other items in our collections.

Jurors' Comments: Suzanne: Beautiful design, very well executed. I like the innovative placement of the butterfly on the buckle. || Lisa: I'm especially drawn to the simplicity of design and choice of materials. Exceptional craftsmanship.

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