Hopi Storyteller Concho Belt

Sterling Silver Hopi Overlay Concho Belt with a Procession of Stylized Animals by Beauford Dawahoya.

This exceptional concho belt by master Hopi silversmith Beauford Dawahoya is a museum-worthy example of traditional overlay work, combining spiritual symbolism with masterful design. The belt features 10 sterling silver conchos plus a matching buckle, each showcasing a trio of animals including a rabbit, bighorn sheep, and deer. The rabbit represents abundance, fertility, and the renewal of life. The bighorn sheep symbolizes strength, endurance, and the ability to thrive in rugged landscapes. The deer embodies harmony, gentleness, and the deep connection between people and the natural world.

Each concho is meticulously overlaid with deep oxidation to emphasize the design, and mounted on a custom hand-tooled black leather belt by Montana leathersmith Howard Knight. The reverse of the buckle is hallmarked with Beauford Dawahoya’s snow cloud signature (Snow Clan) and the Kopavi mark. Made in the 1980s, the belt has a consistent patina in the silver, indicative of its age.

This belt is a part of the historic Kopavi Collection.

Buckle Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height
Concho Dimensions: 2.25” Width, 1.25” Height
Maximum Belt Length: 35” (Holes Punched at 32”, 33”, 34”)