Description:

Native American, Arizona, Navajo, ca. last quarter of the 19th century, possibly first decade of the 20th century CE. A magnificent Navajo silver concho belt with seven oval turquoise cluster conchos on a supple leather belt and a rectangular turquoise cluster buckle. Each oval concho measures about 3.625" L x 4" W (9.2 cm x 10.2 cm) with 48 turquoise cabochons (on each of the seven conchos) and the buckle has 12 turquoise cabochons - adding to a grand total of 348 turquoise cabochons of myriad shades of sky blue, aqua, teal, and spring green. As is typically the case with earlier Native American jewelry, this piece is not marked for silver content; however, we have determined the it to contain 92.5% silver indicating sterling (925) via XRF (x-ray flourescence) testing. Size: 40" L x .625" W (101.6 cm x 1.6 cm) belt has numerous holes to fit various sizes, and additional holes may be punched as desired.

As noted above, this piece has undergone XRF testing, and the conchos and buckle contain 92.5% silver (925 sterling).

Condition: Leather shows nice age, but is intact. Turquoise cabochons are in excellent condition. A beautiful and wearable belt!

Provenance: private Salter collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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