apparel
Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Blue Gem Turquoise, Old Pawn, circa 1940's, 251
$3,900.00
A STUNNING CONCHO BELT FOR THE TRUE COLLECTOR.
This incredible vintage belt is 1940s-era Navajo creation crafted in Third Phase style featuring 7 classic scalloped conchos spaced with 7 butterfly conchos on a wide strap of beautiful brown leather with a caramel patina. Each of the round sterling silver conchos are several of the butterfly conchos are adorned with a cabochon of rare Blue Gem turquoise. The belt is finished with a complementing statement-sized buckle embellished with stampwork details and repousse accents, and adorned with four more stones of Blue Gem turquoise. A bold beauty with timeless style -- a true collector's piece.
- affiliation: Navajo
- materials: sterling silver, Blue Gem turquoise, leather strap
- dimensions: fits 36:
- strap width: 2 1/4"
- buckle: 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"
- 7 conchos @ 2 7/8" x 2 1/8"
- 7 butterfly spacers @ 2" x 5/8"
- vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- six stones have hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- 2 butterfly spacers have been replaced
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from ethnographic use
- style: BELT-251
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