Man in the Maze Buckle
Tribe: Hopi
Item #C01746
An exquisite western-style belt buckle, masterfully crafted by renowned Hopi silversmith Jason Takala. This buckle features the iconic "Man in the Maze" design in rich 14k gold overlay on sterling silver. The Man in the Maze design represents a person's journey through life, from birth at the entrance, through the twists and turns symbolizing choices, challenges, experiences, and growth—toward the center, where one achieves dreams, harmony, reflection, and ultimately death or transition to the eternal.
Radiating from the gold maze are intricately cut eagle feathers incorporating traditional prayer feathers and swirling water symbols, evoking themes of spiritual guidance, renewal, and prosperity. Hand-signed "Jason Takala" with his hallmark on the reverse.
Buckle Dimensions: 2.5” Width, 1.75” Height
Belt Width: 1.25”
- Era
- Contemporary
- Metal
- 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
- Technique
- Overlay
About the artist
Hopi silversmith Jason Takala was born July 19, 1955. Jason attended high school in Woodstock, Vermont, but the walls of his dorm were bare. To spice things up, he painted a mural depicting a...
See all pieces by Jason Takala →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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