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15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel
15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel

15+ozt Navajo BENJAMIN BECENTI Story Teller CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver 10 Panel

$ 1050.72

Availability: 47 in stock
  • Featured Refinements: Sterling Silver Concho Belt
  • Artisan: Benjamin Becenti
  • Material: Leather
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Jewelry Type: Concho Belt
  • Condition: This Concho Belt is in Excellent Condition ! There are no defects to report. The leather is "newer" and is smooth and supple with no stretching evident. On the Sterling Silver, the Concho Belt was just polished professionally by my jeweler and has a brilliant shine. There are no noticeable scratches, dents, etc. found. There is light tarnish on the reverse of each concha. PLEASE NOTE: you will notice some strong reflections in the pictures as the pieces have a mirror-like finish on the front of the conchos...I believe you will be pleased...Please read the description and check the photographs. Thank you.
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Metal Purity: .925, Sterling

    Description

    signed Benjamin Becenti - Navajo
    Sterling Silver "Story Teller" Concho Belt
    Hallmark stamped "BB"
    Turquoise, Red Coral, Jet, Shell, Mother of Pearl, and Penstone
    9 Conchos + 1 Belt Buckle
    Dimensions
    9 Conchos
    3.01" X 2.15"
    1 Belt Buckle
    3.01" X 2.15"
    Black Leather Belt is 43" and is set up now for a 33" - 38.5" waist. It is 1.5" wide.
    It may be modified to accommodate a waist of up to about 40"+ by adding an additional hole
    493.3 grams = 15.86 Troy ounces Total Weight
    The measurements are approximate and the 0 Bill and Quarter are for scale and not for sale
    Benjamin Becenti "Story Teller" Concho Belt
    Benjamin Becenti is quite famous for his "Story Teller" Conho Belts that depict traditional Navajo life. This one comes to us in Excellent condition. It really gleems! Becenti started making jewelry professionally in the 1970's and lived near Crownpoint New Mexico, where he was born in 1950. He is a son of Robert Becenti Sr. His relatives were involved in negotiating the treaty that allowed the Navajo to return to their lands after, "The great walk". I've had the pleasure to trade many of these wonderful Concho Belts and his Buckles over the years.
    HERE IS A LISTING OF THE THEMES DEPICTED
    Hastiin (man) wearing a concho belt riding a Gon (horse)
    Asdzání hóósįįd dą́ʼáchaan akʼáán (woman turning corn into flour)
    Hastiin naʼanish (man working)
    Hakʼéí  yibéézh (family cooking)
    Gons tsinaabąąs (horses and wagon) in front of a Hooghan (home)
    Adeeshtłʼóół Asdzání (weaver woman)
    Shikʼéí (family) bringing light from kǫʼ (fire) into Hooghan
    Béésh łigaii yitsidí (silversmith working)
    Dibé Naʼniłkaadí (sheep herder)
    Hooghan with a dah iistłʼǫ́ (weaving loom)
    Please, take a good look at the pictures and magnified photographs to see if it is the one for you. If so, I'd love to trade with you today!
    I ship anywhere
    in the United States
    for free. I will pack this carefully for you so that the conchos do not rub up against each other in transit and it will get to you in the same condition that you see in the pictures. Insurance is included, of course...
    I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience!
    Reference Books - This artist is referenced if there is a page # shown below
    "AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaaf - page
    "AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L" - Gregory Schaaf- page 69
    "HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page 25
    "THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page 44
    "ZUNI JEWELRY" - Theda and Michael Bassman
    "ZUNI THE ART AND THE
    PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3" - Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume
    "INDIAN SILVERWORK OF THE SOUTHWEST, ILLUSTRATED - VOLUME 1" - pages
    Inventory Reference Only C237