20th C. Navajo Silver & Turquoise Concha Belt
Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. This is a stunning concha style belt made of 17 segments of sterling silver and turquoise! The 16 concha medallions and large buckle are strung on a leather belt strap and are ready to wear. The buckle has an articulating prong and rectangular opening that is flanked by 2 turquoise stones. The verso is stamped with the maker mark "J" and "STERLING." Each concho is rectangular in form, with a central raised sawtooth bezel containing a turquoise stone and radiating repousse petals. The exteriors of all are incised with arching linear lines and the verso has a copper loop welded on the back for the leather strap to pass through. Size of belt: 31" L x 1.5" W (78.7 cm x 3.8 cm); medallions: 1.5" L x 1" W (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm); silver quality: 93% weight: 164.1 grams
Provenance: private Alamo , California, USA collection, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167566
Condition Report: Medallions and buckles have darker toning and cleanable patina. All are intact and excellent. All pieces are strung on a leather belt strap and is wearable as is. Strap could be replaced easily if one wanted to adjust the length.
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Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. This is a stunning concha style belt made of 17 segments of sterling silver and turquoise! The 16 concha medallions and large buckle are strung on a leather belt strap and are ready to wear. The buckle has an articulating prong and rectangular opening that is flanked by 2 turquoise stones. The verso is stamped with the maker mark "J" and "STERLING." Each concho is rectangular in form, with a central raised sawtooth bezel containing a turquoise stone and radiating repousse petals. The exteriors of all are incised with arching linear lines and the verso has a copper loop welded on the back for the leather strap to pass through. Size of belt: 31" L x 1.5" W (78.7 cm x 3.8 cm); medallions: 1.5" L x 1" W (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm); silver quality: 93% weight: 164.1 grams
Provenance: private Alamo , California, USA collection, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167566
Condition Report: Medallions and buckles have darker toning and cleanable patina. All are intact and excellent. All pieces are strung on a leather belt strap and is wearable as is. Strap could be replaced easily if one wanted to adjust the length.
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