9+ozt HOPI signed NORMAN HONIE SR. link CONCHO BELT Sterling Silver HOPI GUILD

Description

signed Norman Honie Sr.
(Hopi and Tewa Tribes)
Old Sterling Silver Concho Belt
each of the 12 pieces is Stamp Signed with the correct "Spider" Hallmark and "STERLING"
Dimensions
11 Conchos + I Matching Belt Buckle
1.75" diameter without the links
Total length 36"
(You can easily adjust this for your smaller waist by wearing it "Navajo Style" and just clipping the end link hook to any connecting ring that you choose)
284.3
grams = 9.14 Troy ounces
(all measurement are approximate)
The US Quarter (.95"=24mm) and 0 Bill (2 5/8"=66mm) X (6 1/8"=155mm) are for scale and not for sale
Old signed Norman Honie Sr. Concho Belt
This wonderful Sterling Silver Concho Belt was made by Norman Honie Sr. who at one time trained in his trade at Hopi Silvercrafts and Guild on 2nd Mesa. He was born in the 1920's in Shungyopavi Village (First Mesa), and later moved to Second Mesa and in 1966, he began making jewelry. Each piece is properly hallmarked. It is a classic Hopi Concho design and executed using very substantial Sterling Silver using an overlay technique developed and refined at Hopi after WWll. I am especially impressed with the engineering involved in constructing the links and hinges! Take a few moments to become familiar with the way the conchos are linked to each other. Sturdy, efficient, and graceful.
I've found no defects like noticeable scratches, etc. in the Concho Set. Some of the Conchas have dark marks on them that you can see in the photographs. This is not scratching and can easily be buffed out by a jeweler. Since it is part of the patina, I chose to leave it as is and find it to be just fine. It has a warm tarnish... I believe that you will be pleased!
Thanks!
Shipping anywhere in the USA is included, insurance is also included, of course...
Reference Books - This artist is referenced if there is a page # shown below
"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaff
"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L" - Gregory Schaaf - page 252
"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page 78
"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page
"ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE"- Bell- Volume 1-3
"HOPI SILVER" - Margaret Wright - page 89
reference only  C92