Southwestern Silver Indian Concho Belt 1711-CN
Southwestern Silver Indian Concho Belt.
This concho belt is an impressive piece of southwestern style jewelry. This fine piece of hand crafted jewelry features a buckle and ten conchos of nickel Silver for a high shine that won't tarnish. These Silver conchos have been die struck with traditional fine line southwestern designs. This sensational concho belt will match perfectly with any other Silver jewelry or accessories that are already in your collection. Made in the U.S.A. The buckle and each of the conchos are 1-3/4" by 2-1/2". The leather belt can be cut to fit. Let us know your size in the 'comment box' as you check out.
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.
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. |