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Concho Belt

Navajo

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Title: Concho Belt
Artist: Navajo
Medium: Sterling silver and natural Cerillos turquoise
Size: Oval buckle is 3 1/2" in length X 2 1/2" in height. Scalloped oval conchos are 2 3/4" in length X 2" in height. Butterflies are 2" in height X 1" width.
Date: Circa 1930
Condition: Excellent! All cabochons are the same degree of green, excepting two that lean more toward blue in color. All stones show wear. Two of these old stones have cracks, which might be viewed as evidence they were not stationed in the belt yesterday.
Turquoise: Natural Cerillos
Description: Apart from the sculptural buckle, there are 7 conchos with scalloped edges and very deep repousse work. Butterflies are 6 in number.
Provenance: Single owner Arizona collection KW; Quick Inquiry Email Friend

About The Concho Belt

The handsome chisel and stamp work on the dome oval buckle distinguishes this belt, coupled with its early date of manufacture and decidedly green-toned Cerillos natural turquoise cabochons.

A new custom leather belt is recommended to dignify the elegant vintage conchos and butterflies. How do we know the date of this belt? First we cross consulted with an expert in the field. Secondarily we examined examples in our significant reference library.

About Navajo

The Navajo were the first of the Native Americans of the Southwest to learn silversmithing from the Spanish. Most Navajo jewelry emphasizes silver, with turquoise stones used as an accent. Some pieces are cast in sand or tufa molds, while others are hammered, using a male stamp and a female die.

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