Elaine Sam - Navajo Sterling Silver
Vintage NOS Bear Claw Concho Belt
HK Item #CB61

Paula says - "This authentic bear claw concho belt is vintagae NOS, New Old Stock. It was made about 20 years ago and has never been used. It has years of old patina which can be polished to a brilliant shine if desired.

"This belt can be made any size from quite small up to about 44" where the last hole is currently punched.

"If you need a longer leather belt, I have some in stock for $10-20. Let me know what you need.

"Most leather concho belts are quite adjustable. You can adjust them to fit a smaller waist by punching additional holes in the leather. You can slide the conchos along the the leather to adjust their spacing closer together or farther apart. You could even remove one or more conchos if you want to make the belt very short. Also you could cut excess leather off the tail end of the belt. To make a belt larger, you can purchase a leather belt of the proper length and put the conchos and buckle on the new belt."

Nine conchos and buckle are 3" x 2 3/8".

Copper belt loops.

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Cryer Creek Collection

The jewelry and artifacts in this collection were gathered by a man born in 1933 and who has been collecting for over 60 years. He has a great love of Native American people, their culture and customs and their art. Living and working most of his life in Texas, he has been particularly drawn to Lakota, Comanche, Apache, Pueblo, Navajo and Zuni pieces. We will be listing items from his collection over the next year, so keep an eye on the Newly Listed Items page.

Indian Bear Symbolism

Bear is considered the most powerful of all of the animals and is one of the most popular subjects of fetish carvers. Bear is a spiritual guide and represents strength and self-knowledge. He also has supernatural powers, great healing powers. Bear is a symbol deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future. The Bear is the guardian of the West.