Navajo Genuine Turquoise Silver Cocho Belt 2261-CN
Navajo Genuine Turquoise Silver Cocho Belt
Made by Jose Pedro and Navajo artist Joey McCrey. The strong, classic look of the southwest expressed on a masterfully crafted concho belt. The antiqued white metal buckle and each of the thirteen nickel Silver conchos hold cabs of genuine Marty Colbaugh's Kingman Turquoise. Each piece of this genuine Turquoise has been hand cut and set into individually hand made Sterling Silver bezels that have been sweated to the nickel Silver conchos. This is a true one of a kind, the buckle was custom ordered for an order that fell through so we're using them to make some of our belts. Supplies are limited, so take advantage of this offer now. Made in our shop, the conchos have been die struck and hand stamped with traditional southwestern designs. The custom ordered buckle is 2-1/2" by 3-1/2". The thirteen conchos are 1-5/8" by 2". The leather belt can be cut to fit, just send us your belt size. This is a true one of a kind, the buckle was custom ordered for an order that fell through so we're using them to make some of our belts. Supplies are limited, so take advantage of this offer now.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
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. If you do not give us your size specifications the leather belt will come to you unpunched. |