“My Little Buckle”
by Courtney Manygoats, Navajo
Description: Handmade sterling silver buckle inlaid with mother of pearl and purple spiny oyster shell.
About this Award: Awarded to recognize quality in any artistic medium. Artists of age 13 to 17 are eligible.
Juror’s Comments:
Martin Kim: This shows spiny oyster shell inlaid into a buckle that has stamped and fabricated work on the face. The action on the clasp is very smooth. It has good scale and is very wearable for a work of art.