Navajo Indian Silver Link Concho Belt 0060-CN
Navajo Indian Silver Link Concho Belt.
This is the perfect compliment to any outfit, a great accessory to complete that southwest look. A Navajo made, nickel 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. The artist made this in our shop and hand stamped these nickel silver, scalloped, die struck concho's and hand made each of the links. The total length of the belt is 42-1/4" (adjustable).
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. |