Museum-Quality Turquoise Sculpture by Winston 106,000 carats

  Presenting a magnificent and unique work of art by renowned gemstone artist Winston. This museum-quality turquoise eagle sculpture stands as a testament to Winston's meticulous craftsmanship and his dedication to Southwestern art over the last 50 years.

About the Eagle Sculpture:

• This exceptional piece features a majestic eagle carved from a 106,000-carat turquoise nugget, with an intricately detailed Native American face emerging from its back.

• The eagle is adorned with Picasso marble feathers and bronze claws, adding to its stunning visual impact.

• The sculpture is mounted on a Lucite base, enhancing its elegance and stability.

• Dimensions: The Eagle Carving is 36” Inches Tall, 24” inches Wide, 6” Depth. Mounted on the Lucite Base it stands 44” inches Tall, 26” inches Wide, 14” Depth.

• Materials: Turquoise, Picasso marble, bronze, Lucite

• Style: Southwest, Native American, Western Art

Artist’s Legacy: Winston began his carving journey in 1976 as a hobby in his garage and has since evolved into a master artist, known for his intricate and lifelike gemstone carvings. Over the years, he has moved across the United States, running three successful retail stores in Fountain Hills, Arizona; Laguna Beach, California; and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Winston continues to create stunning pieces from his home studio.

Featured Native American Faces

This masterpiece also includes intricately detailed faces of eight famous Native American leaders, each with their own unique story and significance:

1. Crazy Horse: Mouth open, Lakota chief, leader in the battle of "The Little Big Horn," Sioux Reservation.
2. Red Cloud: "Red Cloud’s War" at Boseman Road stopped the Gold Rush (Oglala), Sioux Reservation.
3. Cochise: A great leader of the Apache Chiricahua tribe who led many guerrilla war raids from a Mexico-base home.
4. Osceola: The great chief of the Seminole tribe in what is now the state of Florida. Known for his defiant fashion of signing a peace treaty with his knife driven through it and the table it lay on, Osceola was imprisoned and later released to cause havoc and death for many troops and settlers.
5. Geronimo: Following the capture of Cochise, this Apache leader, also of Chiricahua descent, was a fighter of the Calvary beyond all compare.
6. See-Non-Ty-A: An Iowa medicine man, one who searches for new lands, moved from Iowa to what is now Northern Kansas.
7. Curley: A famous Crow scout for Custer, hated by Crazy Horse, and one very lucky scout that lived to tell of the famous battle, "Little Big Horn."
8. Chief Joseph: A famous Nez Perce leader of his Sioux clan, fighting all the way to the Canadian border only to admit defeat for his people. "Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Notable Clients and Recognition: Winston’s creations have been featured in prestigious magazines and are owned by notable individuals, including Tom Chauncey of Arizona. Ten years ago, the novelist, Patricia Cornwell commissioned a custom belt buckle from Winston, which is prominently featured in her book “The Scarpetta Factor” she’s wearing his custom buckle on the back cover. His works have attracted high-profile clients such as Bon Jovi, Pat Sajak and Wayne Newton.

Photo taken when Winston's Eagle Carving was featured at the Sears Tower in New York City.

Watch Video of Eagle Carving: 

Authenticity and Replicas:

The sculpture being sold is the original turquoise carving, a true masterpiece that showcases Winston's talent and dedication. It is important to note that Winston also created three replicas of this original carving using Mineralite™, a man-made stone that mimics the properties of real turquoise. These replicas were crafted to share this extraordinary artwork with a wider audience while preserving the exclusivity of the original piece.

Certificate of Authenticity: 

This sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity, validating it as a unique creation by Winston. The certificate details the history of the turquoise used and the significance of the piece.

Price: Own a piece of art history. This sculpture is priced at $1.2 million, reflecting its uniqueness and the artist’s lifetime dedication to his craft. For serious inquiries and further details, please contact us.

Supporting Articles: 

Explore Winston’s extraordinary journey and his celebrated works through articles and features on his blog: [http://winston-belt-buckles.blogspot.com] and website: [https://winstonbuckles.com] Discover the stories behind his masterpieces and his unique carving techniques. 

Youtube video “The Making of Scarpetta Buckle” (watch now)

Winston's custom belt buckle worn by the Novelist Patricia Cornwell on back cover.

Patricia wears the custom buckle featured in the YouTube video above. The buckle is made of Silver, Gold, Jade, Turquoise and Mother of Pearl.

Featured Article Robb Report - Style: Bang for the Buckle

Winston's Eagle Carving featured on the front cover of Rock & Gem Magazine (Aug 1987)

Contact Information: For further inquiries or private viewings, please contact us 

email: winstonbuckles@hotmail.com

Policies: Please refer to our shipping, insurance, and return policies due to the high value of this item. Item will be shipped using custom freight with tracking in the United States. Outside of the USA contact us for shipping details.