This is an original rare Pawnee silver scarf slide by renowned Pawnee silversmith, Julius Caesar (Pawnee, 1910-1982). Likely an earlier work circa 1950-1960’s. Julius Caesar was widely recognized as one of the leading silversmiths amongst the Southern Plains region. Father to Bruce Caesar, he first learned the craft from Hiram Jake, a Pawnee jeweler, and later studied with Bill Leaf, a Meskwaki metalsmith. He worked in both traditional and contemporary styles, he is renowned as America’s best-known German silver jewelers. Julius and Bruce are credited for the revival and continuation of Southern Plains metalwork. This work shows a larger German silver / nickel silver material showing traditional carving having roll engraving and stamping showing three dangling sections. The piece has a curved body and on the back shows two slide sections for use as a scarf slide / bolo or concho belt piece. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery. Good overall condition with expected wear from age. Measures 7 7/8”H by 3”W.