Stunning Vintage MARY B HETZ Handmade Beaded Fish Belt ©1984 Signed

Description

This beautiful and unusual handmade Beaded Fish Belt is handmade in the U.S.A. by artist/designer Mary B Hetz, ©1984 The belt can be worn at waist or lower over the hip...so really, it is very versatile. The belt is designed so that it looks great no matter which hole the hook is placed in. There are 3 holes to adjust belt size. Beautiful worn as a statement or simply display in your home as a wonderful conversation piece!
Measuring for fit size: Measure your waist or upper hip size with clothing on (pants will definitely add an inch or two).
Hallmarks: Mary B Hetz, Copyright 1984
Condition: All beads intact no missing beads. Some slight spaces in-between beads see pics.
Belt Dimensions: 26.5” head to tail, 2.75” wide at the widest part
Handmade in the USA.
Considered 'Wearable Art', Mary B Hetz sold her work to art galleries and high-end retailers in the U.S. and Europe. Many pieces were featured in museum exhibits around the country, including the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt in New York. Her work is featured in the book "The New Beadwork" by Kathlyn Moss and Alice Scherer, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, ©1992, a collection of beadwork artists from around the world. Her Fringed Bird Collar Necklace is featured on the cover.
She often mixed crystalline, silver-lined, frosted and opaque seed bead colors to create depth in the designs. It was then backed with fine leather and finished around the edges. Each piece was lovingly handmade and took many hours to complete.
ABOUT Mary B Hetz: From 1978 to 1995 she designed handmade beaded belts and jewelry as well as a collection of sterling silver and gold jewelry. The fact that she is an animal lover is reflected in many of the designs produced in her shop in Solana Beach, California. Her work has adorned world famous models, celebrities and have been featured on the covers of top fashion magazines.