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Jewelry: Concho Belts

Concho belts are a uniquely Southwestern art form, dating back to the Bosque Redondo period of Navajo history. With their simple tools and forges, Navajo and Zuni silverworkers were able to create bold and intricate pieces that were always among their ownersą most prized possessions. Though modern pieces are often shoddy and garish, the best antique belts have an understated yet distinctive look unlike anything else.

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A really nice belt with sandcast buckle and conchos from the Navajo Guild (hallmarked), c. 1950s. Whole belts by the Guild are very rare, and this is an extremely fine example of the sadcasting mastery displayed by the best Guild artists. The leather is newer and not the best, but a more approriate leather can be fitted to the purchaser's specifications. Buckle measures 2" x 2 7/8", each concho measures 2 7/8" x 2". $1950 (C RD/1) Inquire/Order This is a beautiful concho belt by Joe H. Quintana (hallmarked), and it is also the beginning of Turkey Mountain TV. This belt is a very wearable small scale, and will fit through belt loops if need be. The workmanship is top rate, as is typical of Quintana's pieces. Buckle measures 2" x 1", each concho is 1 7/16" wide. Click here to view the YouTube video of Deborah discussing this belt. (This will redirect you to YouTube.) SOLD (C 1060) Inquire/Order Navajo concho belt by master smith Hosteen Goodluck, c. 1925. A masterfully done large belt, which very closely matches one by Goodluck in the C. G. Wallace auction catalog (lot 59). Buckle measures 4 3/8" x 3 3/8", each of the 5 conchos measures 4 1/8" x 3 3/8", each of the 4 butterfly separators is 3 3/8" wide. Currently fits a 43" waist, but another leather can be used to make it smaller. A rare opportunity to own a major piece by Hosteen Goodluck. $5900 (C 1056) Inquire/Order

 

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