Genuine Turquoise Silver Concho Belt Rocky Mt. Collection 2676-CN
Genuine Turquoise Silver Concho Belt Rocky Mt. Collection
Made in our shop by local artist Jose Pedro and Navajo artist Joey McCrey. The perfect size for your Rocky Mt. blue jeans or to accessorize a skirt or dress. v
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. |