Statement Sterling Silver Turquoise and Inlay Concho Belt by Victor Moses Begay
For your bidding pleasure we present a statement sterling silver, turquoise and inlay concho belt by Victor Moses Begay. This piece features eight oval conchos and matching buckle each highlighted with a central Gaun dancer inlay design of mother of pearl, turquoise, onyx and others. The inlay inserts were most likely done by another artist. Accenting the inlays are clusters of turquoise cabochons set in sawtooth silver bezels, silver dots, twisted wires and darkened backgrounds. *NOTE: A stone on one of the conchos is missing. Please see pictures for details. The conchos are on a black leather belt. Bid now!
MAKER: Hallmarked V.M.B (stamped). Victor Moses Begay (?-deceased; Navajo). Active since the 1950s. The inlay inserts were most likely done by another artist.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The belt measures approximately 43 inches in overall length. The buckle measures 5 1/4 inches wide x 4 1/4 inches from top to bottom and fits a 1 1/4 inch belt. The conchos measure 2 3/4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches from top to bottom. The total weight is 579.6 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age with normal wear and minor imperfections expected. *NOTE: A stone on one of the conchos is missing. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
For your bidding pleasure we present a statement sterling silver, turquoise and inlay concho belt by Victor Moses Begay. This piece features eight oval conchos and matching buckle each highlighted with a central Gaun dancer inlay design of mother of pearl, turquoise, onyx and others. The inlay inserts were most likely done by another artist. Accenting the inlays are clusters of turquoise cabochons set in sawtooth silver bezels, silver dots, twisted wires and darkened backgrounds. *NOTE: A stone on one of the conchos is missing. Please see pictures for details. The conchos are on a black leather belt. Bid now!
MAKER: Hallmarked V.M.B (stamped). Victor Moses Begay (?-deceased; Navajo). Active since the 1950s. The inlay inserts were most likely done by another artist.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The belt measures approximately 43 inches in overall length. The buckle measures 5 1/4 inches wide x 4 1/4 inches from top to bottom and fits a 1 1/4 inch belt. The conchos measure 2 3/4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches from top to bottom. The total weight is 579.6 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age with normal wear and minor imperfections expected. *NOTE: A stone on one of the conchos is missing. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
