Hand Made Traditional Navajo Indian Silver Link Concho Belt 42" long Adjustable 0392-CN
Hand Made Traditional Navajo Indian Silver Link Concho Belt 42" long Adjustable.
This is the perfect compliment to any outfit, a great accessory to complete that southwest look. A Navajo made, Silver concho belt, this is the classic look of the southwest. The shimmer and shine of Silver, it doesn't get any better than that. Joey hand cut and hand stamped these nickel silver, scalloped, concho's and hand made each of the links. Total length of the belt is 42-1/4" (adjustable) and each concho is 2-1/4" by 1-1/2". Concho belts are one of the most striking accessories of Indian jewelry.
Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and shelter. The Indians of the Southwest are no exception. They have loved fine jewelry, esteemed it as wealth, and worn it profusely. Today the use of Indian jewelry has spread far beyond its original boundaries and its appreciation has become world-wide.
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.
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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