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Navajo Stylized Silver Concho Belt

Name: Navajo Stylized Silver Concho Belt
Brand: Navajo
Rating: 5 (25 reviews)

$5,175

£3,922.85

€4,575.09

CA$7,427.55

A$7,488.40

CHF 4,263.99

MX$91,024.67

NOK 50,334.32

SEK 50,189.83

DKK 34,198.28

About the Item

Navajo stylized silver concho belt. Seventeen oval conchos with matching larger buckle. Each concho without any stones, having undecorated sterling silver with stamped borders and scalloped edges. Beautiful classic design with great patina from age and use- could be polished out of desired. Each concho having coral loops attaching them to dark brown leather belt. Perfect addition to any Southwestern attire, great for layering with dresses or skirts of wearing over jeans. Size: Total belt length 55"; buckle 2 3/8" x 2 7/8"; conchos 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long. Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better. The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880. Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder. Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s. The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

Creator:
Navajo
Metal:
Silver
Style:
Native American
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Coeur d Alene, ID
Reference Number:
Seller: S7601stDibs: LU1357127643852

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