Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt - master-level-hand stamped with \"WB\" believed to be handcrafted by Wilson Begay - Navajo master silversmith and stamped \"sterling\".
Crafted during the height of the mid-20th-century jewerly renaissance, this vintage Navajo concho belt stands as masteful testament to the legacy of \"Wilson Begay\"!
Every element of the belt tells a story of international hand-hewn craftsmanship. The heavy Sterling silver conchos, are adorned with deep crisp traditional stampwork capturing the light with a soft aged petina unique to vintage American silver. At the heart of each Concha, rest a hand selected turquoise stone. The vibrant turquoise stoned are secure in their classic hand-bezel settings, framed beautifully by the intricately textured silver that surrounds them. This piece spans an elegant 42-inches in length with 13 conchos.
Turn the buckle over and you will find that definitive mark of its historical origin: the crisp, sought after \"WB\" hallmark stamp, the personal signature of the authentic Navajo master!
Imbued with the soul of the high desert and decades of history, this estate piece is not merely an accessory but a wearable work of native american art ready for its next chapter!
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