$4,995.00
1 in stock
Stunning Vintage Royston Turquoise, Stamped, Sterling Silver Concho Belt.
Belt has 8 Conchas (buckle included) with Brownish Red Leather Belt.
Concho belt has been safely stored inside of a safe for many years.
Full belt measures 36 inches with last hole being at 32 inches. Belt has 4 holes to adjust fit. Belt is 1 inch thick.
Buckle measures 3 1/2 inch long and 2 3/4 inches wide. Buckle fits up to a 1 inch belt.
Each Concha measures 3 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide with back belt loop measuring 1 of an inch long and 1/8 an inch wide.
Stamped on the back of buckle “ChEE”, “Sterling Silver”, and “Handmade”.
Total weight belt included 423 g.
About the artist: Mark Chee (1914 – 1981) is one of the earliest Native American silversmiths. He worked with traditional stamp work, using high quality stones, and heavy silver pieces. He began working as a bench silversmith at Thunderbird/ Packards in Santa Fe in the 1930’s – 1960’s which allowed him to start his big career as a well known silversmith.
On this photo, it pictures Mark Chee as the second individual from the left and as someone who helped innovate Native American silver work.
Photo provided by Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
| Weight | 50.00 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12.00 × 12.00 × 5.50 in |
