Navajo Indian Sterling Silver First Phase Concho Belt.

You'll definitely make a strong statement with this one! Made by our better silversmiths. This is a classic, hand stamped Sterling Silver concho belt, First Phase with a Morrison style belt buckle that sets this concho belt off to make you the star that you are. Very impressive style. You'll definitely turn heads when wearing this one. This concho belt will look great with jeans or dress up any denim outfit. This Sterling Silver is a true classic of the southwest. The conchos are backed with leather. Hand Made in our shop.

Details: The 9 Conchos are 2-1/2" x 3 " (full size, the buckle measures 2-3/4" by 4" and the center cut out for the leather is 3/4" wide. One size fits all, we give you an extra length of leather for adjustment. Die Struck and hand stamped and hand finished.

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. The variety of sizes, materials and quality of silver smithing and lapidary masterpieces, with every piece being hand wrought and crafted.

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. For concho belts that come with leather, if you do not give us your size specifications the leather belt will come to you unpunched.

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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