Navajo Indian Jewelry Traditional Silver Native American Concho Belt Navajo made by Emerson

Navajo silversmith, Jimmy Emerson, has been making belts and jewelry for Alltribes for many years but he surprised us with this one. This design is gorgeous and a real classic. The 14 conchos and buckle are hand cut and hand stamped with traditional patterns. This Navajo Concho Belt comes from a long line of amazing belts and reflects the old styles well. Made from tarnish resistant nickel silver, meant to last a lifetime. This concho belt will match perfectly with any other Silver jewelry already in your collection but may get all the attention. The buckle is 2-1/2" by 2" and each concho is 1-1/2" by 1-3/8". The leather belt can be cut to fit, send us your size. Please enter your size in the 'customer notes box' as you check out or feel free to call us. Signed by Navajo jeweler J E (Jimmy Emerson).

The Dine' (or Navajo) People are a unique group of American Indians still living the traditional way of life throughout the four corners region of the Southwestern United States. The Navajo people have returned to the original name, the Dine' (pronounced di-nay'h), given to them by their holy people. The Dine' land (aka Navajo reservation) on top of Oak Creek Canyon is the largest reservation established for the Dine', covering about 25,000 sq. miles of land, and is located in parts of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metal working can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep.

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.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC

Please measure your waist and allow us to know your exact waist size in the 'customer notes 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 un-punched.