Apache Gold Traditional Indian Adjustable Concho Belt.

Check your Arizona Highways magazines, this style was a feature of Apache art and style. This is an absolutely gorgeous concho belt. Fourteen large, domed, Jewelers Gold (red brass) conchos with a domed, Gold colored buckle come together to make this bold and elegant concho belt. This is a real treat for the eyes, everyone's eyes. This Apache style concho belt will match perfectly with any other Gold jewelry that's already in your collection. Made in our shop. The buckle and each of the conchos are 2" in diameter. The leather belt is completely adjustable, we can size it down for to almost any length. How many have you seen in this style with the gold conchos instead of silver?

Concha belts are one of the most striking articles of Indian Jewelry. The medallions or plates of silver vary in number according to size. The older type had holes in the center, separated by a bar, through which was passed the strap forming the belt. The first belts were made only of concha's, with leather thongs used for fastening. Later a silver harness buckle was used, then slides of soft copper were used to attach and slide the concha's on belts and finally elaborate buckles replaced the leather thongs and simple buckles. The use of turquoise and other adornment on concha's date from the 1920's.

Please measure your waist and allow us to know your exact waist size in the 'comment box' as you check out so we can make sure that this concho belt is perfect for you. For concho belts that come with leather, if you do not give us your size specifications the leather belt will come to you unpunched.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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