Victor Moses Begay, Navajo
Vintage New Old Stock
Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
HK Item #CB79

Authentic Native American Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise concho belt by Navajo artist Victor Moses Begay

size	buckle is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"; nine conchos 2" x 1 5/8"; ten butterflies 1" x 1 78"; 1" wide leather belt with no holes punched; last hole can be at 43"
materials	sterling silver, Read about silver; turquoise, Read about stones; copper, Read about copper; leather
weight	254 grams
hallmarks	stamped: VMB
artist	Victor Moses Begay, Navajo [making jewelry since the 1950s]
condition	vintage, NOS, new old stock, excellent; all stones firmly set with no cracks, chips or missing pieces; even bright patina; thin leather supple with no cracking

Authentic Native American Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise concho belt by Navajo artist Victor Moses Begay

Buckle attached by a rivet.

Authentic Native American Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise concho belt by Navajo artist Victor Moses Begay

Each concho has two copper belt loops, each butterfly has one belt loop.

We leave the natural patina on our vintage jewelry because many of our customers like the old "vintage" appearance.

Want your jewelry to look like new? Read my blog 'To Polish or Not to Polish'.

Vintage New Old Stock
Victor Moses Begay, Navajo
Sterling Silver
Turquoise Concho Belt - CB79

~~$4,950~~ $4,800 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

Authentic Native American Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise concho belt by Navajo artist Victor Moses Begay

Nine conchos are 2" wide x 1 5/8" tall.
Butterflies are 1 78" tall.

Paula says - "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."

Read about concho belts:

Concho Belts Part I

Concho Belts Part II:
The Art and Science of Wearing a Concho Belt

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NOTE: Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

Why isn't this item called Native American?

The US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and its recent Amendments require that items described as Native American or Indian be made by an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Furthermore, government regulations suggest that all attributions include the Native American Indian's name, tribe and federal tribal enrollment number. Because it is impossible to identify the artist for many vintage items, even if they are authentic Indian made items, we cannot and will not use the words Native American or Indian in association with such pieces.

Read about authenticity of Native American Indian jewelry.

Horsekeeping LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2015 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information
Patina	A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Vintage	30 years or older.
NOS	New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago.
Pre-owned	An item that has been used.

Victor Moses Begay, NavajoVintage New Old Stock Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho BeltHK Item #CB79

Victor Moses Begay, Navajo
Vintage New Old Stock
Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
HK Item #CB79