1978 Grizzly Bear Pewter Belt Buckle Barry Snook Colonial Craftsman Kanukawa

**Item:** Vintage 1978 Grizzly Bear Pewter Belt Buckle  **Artist/Designer:** Barry Snook  **Manufacturer:** Colonial Craftsman, Inc.  **Production Year:** 1978  **Country of Manufacture:** United States  **Description:**  Up for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed vintage pewter belt buckle featuring a high-relief profile of a Grizzly Bear walking through a mountain forest landscape. The front features the raised text KANUKAWA, which historical records trace to a classic Canadian wilderness outpost, Kanukawa Outfitters / K/O Lodge, operating out of Deep River, Ontario during the late 1970s. This was likely a custom promotional commission piece designed for their sporting lodge.  The back features a heavy-duty swinging loop and the official hallmarks identifying it as an original 1978 Barry Snook design produced by Colonial Craftsman, Inc.  **Dimensions & Fit:**  * Width: Approx. 3.5 inches  * Height: Approx. 2.5 inches  * Belt Fit: Accommodates standard belts up to 1.75 inches wide  **Condition:**  Pre-owned, vintage condition. The pewter has a wonderful natural aged patina with crisp relief details on the front. Structurally completely sound with no cracks. The loop and rear belt peg are intact and functional. (Please review all listing photos for exact cosmetic condition and measurements).