1970s Navajo Silver Concho Belt
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Item #BC00115
1970s Navajo Sterling Silver Concha Belt with eleven oval conchas with scalloped edges, each with a domed repoussé center surrounded by radiating hand-stamped designs and a stamped rope border. The conchas alternate with twelve butterfly spacers, also worked with repoussé and stamped detail. The matching rectangular buckle has flared, scalloped edges and bold stamp work. Each piece is fastened to the belt with traditional copper loops on the back. Mounted on a .75” black leather belt. Hallmarked “R” and “S” on the back of the buckle. Handcrafted by Navajo silversmith, Roger Skeet, Jr.
Buckle Dimensions: 2.125” Width, 1.625” Height
Concha Dimensions: 1.75” Width, 1.625” Height
Butterfly Dimensions: .75” Width, 1.25” Height
Belt Width: .75”
Maximum Belt Length: 43”
Holes Punched at: 35”, 36”, and 37”
Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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