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Vintage Geraldine Yazzie Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt – Signed
Beautiful vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver concho belt attributed to Geraldine Yazzie. This is a striking, substantial Southwestern piece featuring detailed hand-worked silver conchos with traditional floral and scalloped designs.
The centerpiece features a large oval floral concho with dimensional silverwork, twisted-wire/rope borders, scalloped edges, and detailed stamping. Matching conchos continue along the black leather belt, creating a classic Navajo concho belt design.
Details:
* Artist: Geraldine Yazzie
* Tribe/Style: Navajo / Native American Southwestern
* Material: Sterling silver conchos with leather belt
* Style: Traditional Southwestern concho belt
* Design: Repoussé/floral motifs, stamped detailing and rope borders
* Color: Silver and black leather
* Approx. concho width: There are 15 conchos and measurements can be seen in photographs. Large centerpiece is about 3 1/4” wide
* Belt length: 47 inches overall
* Multiple adjustment holes allow for different waist sizes
* Vintage condition with expected signs of age and wear to the leather and silver
The silverwork has a beautiful handcrafted, dimensional quality, with each concho displaying detailed floral motifs and decorative stamping. This would make an excellent statement piece for a collector of Navajo jewelry, Native American silver, Southwestern western wear, or vintage concho belts.
Condition: Vintage/pre-owned. Silver shows natural patina and surface marks consistent with age and use. Leather shows wear from age/use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.