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signed "TC" 11+ozt Navajo 11 CONCHO BELT buckle Sterling Silver heavily Stamped

$ 470.76

Availability: 40 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Metal Purity: .925, Sterling
  • Condition: This is an older Concho Belt with the Tarnish to prove it! The good news is that there are no defects to report. The Tan leather is smooth and supple with no stretching evident. On the Sterling Silver there is surface scuffing and no noticeable scratches, dents, etc. found. I believe you will be pleased...Please read the description and check the photograps. Thank you.
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Featured Refinements: Native American Belt Buckle
  • Jewelry Type: Concho Belt
  • Modified Item: No
  • Artisan: various possibilities, see below
  • Material: Leather
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Clasp Type: Buckle
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    signed Old Heavy Navajo
    Sterling Silver Concho Belt
    11 Conchos + 1 Belt Buckle
    Dimensions
    11 Conchos
    2.2"
    diameter
    1 Belt Buckle
    2.66" X 2.1"
    Tan Leather Belt is 38" and is set up now for a 30.5" - 34.5" waist. It is .65" wide.
    It may be modified to accommodate a smaller waist by adding an additional hole
    360.7 grams = 11.6 Troy ounces Total Weight
    The measurements are approximate and the 0 Bill and Quarter are for scale and not for sale
    This great old Navajo Concho Belt was made by "TC". Similarly hallmarked jewelry on eBay has been attributed to Tony Curtis or Tommie Charlie...but I'm not so sure about who crafted this one. Tom Cayanito, another Dine artist, is a possibility. In any event, it is splendid. It has some very compelling shapes that are subtle and smooth looking but each piece has dramatic deep stamping achieving a balance in appearance. My guess is that it is 40-50 years old. It has lots of tarnish patina
    ,
    and has the artists hallmark "TC". It is Not stamped "Sterling" but it is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic. If you have a larger waist than 36.5" (like me), this belt strap would need to be replaced. 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!
    If you like Navajo Concho Belts as much as I do, please feel free to take a look at the many that I have for sale on eBay...
    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!
    Recomended 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
    "HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page
    "THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page
    "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 72-94
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