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Old native american belt buckle. Has teepee, crossed arrows and peace pipes. Little wear on the very end of his nose. Still could use.
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What do you think about this style. I know it has been around for sometime. I have seen 1940's -50's ones but I found this one they claim is much older. I think it is a rip-off lie. I can see it is a different design with riders on horses rearing up. What do you think?
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Old Indian chief belt buckle. Has teepee, crossed arrows and peace pipes. Little wear on the very end of his nose. Still could use.
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What's the context of this item? Is it something you recently dug, found metal detecting, purchased in a thrift shop or etc.?

I am assuming that the buckle is a generic depiction of Amerindians--I particularly like the travois inclusion in the images. However, do you think that the buckle is supposed to represent any particular individual or tribe?
 
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What do you think about this style. I know it has been around for sometime. I have seen 1940's -50's ones but I found this one they claim is much older. I think it is a rip-off lie. I can see it is a different design with riders on horses rearing up. What do you think?
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As for the eBay listing, I have to say: "What a joke!" The link took me to a belt buckle that obviously depicts an Amerindian in headdress flanked by cowboy riders on rearing broncos--rider on left is wearing chaps and Stetson for goodness sakes--but the listing text describes "CIRCA 100BCE ANCIENT CELTIC BRONZE FIGURINE FACE!" If that weren't enough, the Thailand location would raise flags for me.
 

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What's the context of this item? Is it something you recently dug, found metal detecting, purchased in a thrift shop or etc.?

I am assuming that the buckle is a generic depiction of Amerindians--I particularly like the travois inclusion in the images. However, do you think that the buckle is supposed to represent any particular individual or tribe?
I purchased from a seller. I am not sure what tribe it is meant to depict. I hope nobody finds this offensive. I just like arrowheads, spearpoints, tomahawks and now this belt buckle.
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As for the eBay listing, I have to say: "What a joke!" The link took me to a belt buckle that obviously depicts an Amerindian in headdress flanked by cowboy riders on rearing broncos--rider on left is wearing chaps and Stetson for goodness sakes--but the listing text describes "CIRCA 100BCE ANCIENT CELTIC BRONZE FIGURINE FACE!" If that weren't enough, the Thailand location would raise flags for me.
I know right! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. Maybe mines 100 BCE too. Lol! Such liars.
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beautiful patina on the buckle. I'd guess 40's at the earliest. War Bonnets were mainly worn by native American plains tribes so seeing mountains in the background would lead me to believe it was more of an idea of the Native American vs a specific tribe. As for the Thai auction - I trust their food but that buckle's age is laughable. Kinda like a $1000 Owl drug shot glass.
 

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What do you think about this style. I know it has been around for sometime. I have seen 1940's -50's ones but I found this one they claim is much older. I think it is a rip-off lie. I can see it is a different design with riders on horses rearing up. What do you think?
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Ha! See also: this ridiculous "Roman" skull ring from the same seller that looks like the sort of thing that came in vending machines twenty years ago. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wonderful-...940382?hash=item46b3e6879e:g:LB4AAOSwO-lfRpoA
 

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