Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Lapis, Hallmark, Vintage, 617

A QUINTESSENTIAL COWGIRL CLASSIC

Unquestionably a collector’s item, this concho belt is a creation by Taos artisan Lawerence Archuleta. The simple leather strap features a remarkable 17 alternating conchos and butterfly spacers, each intricately embellished with stampwork and repousse details, and adorned with several small stones of deep blue lapis set in tiny simple bezels. The complementing buckle is a cast double mustache with dozens of the lapis cabochons finished with sterling silver drops. The style is stunning, the craftsman is collectible, and the concho belt is the quintessential cowgirl classic – there is simply no downside in investing in this collector’s piece.

Lawrence Archuleta (Taos). Coin jewelry. Archuleta is a silversmith associated with the Buffalo Dancer shop in Taos, NM.

Mark: BUFFALO DANCER (may also have a buffalo symbol)

• artist: Lawrence Archuleta
• affiliation: Taos
• hallmarks: BUFFALO DANCER, Sterling (picto of bison)
• materials: sterling silver, lapis, leather strap
• measurements: buckle: 3 1/2" x 2", 9 butterfly spacers: 1" x 1 1/2", 8 conchos: 1 1/2" diameter, total strap length: 41 1/2"
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear from use
• style: Belt-617