For your consideration is this beautifully crafted whip stitched and leather belt buckle circa mid 1900s. Whip-stitching is a simple sewing technique for attaching two pieces of fabric, leather, or other materials together. The stitches are formed by passing the needle over the material's edge, resulting in a pattern of diagonal or spiral loops. This stitch is commonly used on leather goods such as belts, bags, and shoes, as well as hand-made clothes and decorative crafts. It strengthens edges and seams and is frequently ornamental. Whip-stitching in leatherwork helps to avoid fraying and provides a smooth finish to cut edges. Native Americans and other indigenous societies commonly used variations of the whip stitch to create clothes, moccasins, and other leather products, usually out of sinew or natural fibers. The belt buckle shows a leather construction with metal components on the backside. The front shows a Native American man wearing a large feather headdress as he looks towards the viewers right. The image has been embossed into the leather and the feathers of his headdress have been painted. The whip-stitching can be seen around the edge of the belt buckle in a silver / gray color giving a rope style border look to it. The piece shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. The belt buckle measures 3" L x 4" W x 5/8" D and weighs 38.5 grams.