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Engraved Concho Belt


Circa: 1920

Engraved concho belt.Three stones in main concho, make this a unique, and eye catching belt. Main concho buckle 3.75" x 3.25" followed by 10 conchos that measure 2.5" in diameter, on leather belt of 31".

Price: $1,500.00

 

 

Sand Cast Buckle

Circa: 1920

Sandcast Buckle with larger turquoise stone. 3.5x2.5 fits a belt at 1.5".

Price: $750.00

 

 

Stamped Sand Cast Buckle

Circa: 1930's

Sand Cast Buckle with stampwork and a pretty blue-green oval piece of turquoise circa 1930's. Nice heavy work. 3.25 x 2.

Price: $1,125.00

 

 

Zuni Ranger Set

Circa: 1940

Zuni 4-piece Ranger Set inlaid with turquoise and mother of pearl. There are 2 diamond-shaped turquoise pieces on the tip and keepers and the buckle has a geometric pattern. Unique inlay design. Will take a 3/4" belt. Buckle is 2' long x 1 1/2" wide.

Price: $1,700.00

 

 

Hopi Cufflinks

Circa: 1940

Unusual Hopi cufflinks circa 1940's. These have both a typical Hopi overlay decoration as well as inlaid turquoise in geometric shapes. A really nice pair. 3/4" x 1".

Price: $285.00

 

 

Zuni Cufflinks

Circa: 1940

Classic adornment for any occasion, these splendid diamond inlay cufflinks are masterfully crafted by the Zuni, circa 1940. The diamond shape is divided into fourths, each one set with a fine blue turquoise stone.

Price: $125.00

 

 

Large Plains Hoops

Circa: 1900

Hoop earrings from the Southern Plains Indian tribe. Beautiful silver with large silver bead in the middle.

Price: $1,250.00

 

 

Small Plains Hoops

Circa: 1880

Hoop earrings from the Southern Plains Indian tribe. Beautiful silver with large silver bead in the middle.

Price: $1,250.00

 

 

Navajo Earrings

Circa: 1940

Oval Navajo earrings set in sterling, with green stones in the centers. Screw-back. These have the same stones as the Concho necklace, but slightly different silver work. They'd make a nice pair. 5/8" long.

Price: $125.00

 

 

Navajo Collar Tips
Circa: 1940

Hand formed, stamped silver, with pin fasteners. These are nice and large. 2" across at widest point, 1 1/2" long.

Price: $225.00

 

 

Navajo Hair Clip

Circa: 1940

Navajo sterling hair clip with one turquoise stone centered. There is stamp work on either side. Clip is 2 3/4" long, and 1/4 wide.

Price: $135.00

 

 

Turquoise Scarf Slide

Circa: 1940

Small Navajo scarf slide with robin's egg blue tear drop turqoise w/ very fine matrix surrounded by delicate stampwork. 1 inch long, 3/4" at bottom and 1/2" at top. 1/4" wide.

Price: $150.00

 

Green Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Circa: 1940

Cuff bracelet with large oval dark green turquoise stone surrounded by small circular turquoise stones.Handsome stamp work adorns each side of the cuff.

Price: $350.00

 

Classic Navajo Cuff

Circa: 1940

Unique Navajo styling is represented in this piece. Traditional stampwork along with raised and cut out silver stamping adorns each side of an oval shaped, blue green piece of turquoise. A very pleasing design.

Price: $625.00

 

Silver Dollar Buckle with Large Pieces of Turquoise

Circa: 1950

Large Navajo trophy buckle with wire overlay, and an 1897 silver dollar in the center. This buckle is scalloped, and has four large oval turquoise stones in the corners. Three of the stones are cracked, which is quite common on buckles. The stones vary from dark blue/green, to a Blue Gem tone. In very nice condition, and an unusual buckle. 3" x 3.5", for a 1.5" belt.

Price: $850.00

 

Large 4 Piece Hopi Buckle Set

Circa: 1950

Fabulous 3-piece Hopi ranger set with large turquoise stones. The large buckle has a traditional Hopi overlay design and is set with 3 large pieces of turquoise with chisel work around the largest stone. The tip and 2 keeps also have large pieces of turquoise with the same chisel work around the bezels of the stones. Very unusual set that is beautifully crafted. Fits up to a 1 1/2" belt, although the tip is slightly less than 1 1/2".

Price: On Hold

 

Zuni Cuff

Circa: 1930

Delicate bracelet set with 12 tiny turquoise stones in a rectangular pattern. Wonderful scroll overlay and stampwork on sides.

Price: $425.00

 

Concho Necklace

Circa: 1950

An interesting necklace that would look as good with a little black dress as it would with a t-shirt. Heavy guage sterling conchos with blue gem turquoise stones, and handmade links. It's fashioned so that the wearer can adjust the length. Total length is 21". Conchos measure 1 1/4" across and 1 3/4" long, not counting loop at each end.

Price: $625.00

 

5-Nugget Necklace

Circa: 1930-1940

Lovely squash style necklace, but strung on a delicate chain and without blossoms. The turquoise pieces are well matched, with the brightest blue being the center stone, and the surrounding stones more green. 14.5" long. Chain is probably from 1940's - stones and settings are probably earlier.

Price: $1,095.00

 

Navajo Child's Concho Belt

Circa: 1940

Navajo child's concho belt with heavy gauge silver conchos and butterflies. Each scalloped concho has an oval center turquoise stone and both conchos and butterflies have intricate stamping patterns. 12 conchos & 13 butterflies with matching concho buckle. 34" long.

Price: $935.00

 

Navajo Butterfly Earrings

Circa: 1930

Navajo earrings that appear to be a butterfly with 5 oval greenish-blue stones on the outside bottom edges and antennaes and a small round piece of turquoise in the center. Very sweet. Screw-back clip-ons

Price: $435.00

 

Zuni Star Petite Point Earrings

Circa: 1920

Early Zuni Petit Point earrings with 5-pt star in the middle surrounded by a circle of stones. The star is formed with tear-dropped shape turquoise stones with a silver ball in the very center. The surrounding circle is made up of circular turquoise stones. Screwback clip earrings. Very cute. 3/4" dia.

Price: $285.00

 

Navajo Naja Earrings

Circa: 1930

Navajo Indian handmade classic plain silver Naja earrings with new wires. Stampwork on silver is overlaid at the tops. Fabulous patina and design.

Price: $390.00

 

Zuni Inlaid Cufflinks

Circa: 1940

Zuni inlaid cuff inks done with red spiney oyster, turquoise, and jet or some other black stone; ca. 1940.

Price: $570.00

 

Zuni Inlaid Cufflinks

Circa: 1940

Price: $570.00

 

Navajo Cufflinks

Circa: 1940

Zuni inlaid cuff inks done with red spiney oyster, turquoise, and jet or some other black stone; ca. 1940.

Price: $570.00

 

Hopi Inlaid Ranger Buckle

Circa: 1930-1940

Wonderful Zuni workmanship in this 4-piece ranger style buckle with an art deco design. Inlaid with Spiny Oyster, Mother of Pearl, Obsidian and Turquoise set in sterling silver. Buckle is made to fit a 3/4" belt.

Price: $2,400.00

 

Navajo Buckle

Circa: 1930

Cleverly designed in the shape of a large bridle concho, this sterling buckle has a domed center, and similarly domed outer edge. Stampwork adorns the edges and center. Nine oval, blue gem turquoise stones are arranged in a squash blossom pattern in the center. We had thought this buckle to be a little later, but have notice serrations around the edges as if this piece started out as a coin before being transformed into a buckle. 3" diameter, and made for a 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 belt.

Price: $395.00

 

 

Large Concho Belt

Circa: 1930

The belt consists of 6 oval conchos, 7 butterfly spacers, and a large rectangular buckle. Each concho is 4" x 3.5". Each butterfly is 3 1/8" x 1 1/2". All pieces have one oval blue turquoise stone with dark brown matrix. The buckle is 4 1/4" x 4 3/4", and has the same oval stone in the center, and four additional stones on each outside edge. The buckle stamping matches the conchos and butterflies, and is almost certainly original to the piece. It's very heavy. In it's present configuration, it is 37 1/2" long (removing one concho and one butterfly). The leather is recent and could be changed to make the belt shorter or longer. This is a fabulous piece, similar to the one Cayuse sold to Ralph Lauren, which appeared later on the fashion runway in New York.

Price: $7,200.00

 

 

Roger Skeet, Sr. Concho Belt

Circa: 1940

Skeet worked between 1920 - 1960. This belt was sold to our contact in the 1960's by Skeet. It features 8 ingot conchos, and 8 ingot butterflies, with a rectangular matching buckle. Each piece is heavily stamped. Conchos are 2 3/4" x 3 1/8", butterflies are 2 1/8" x 1 1/8", and buckle is 2 1/8" x 3 3/8". Leather is new and un-punched; it can be made to fit anywhere from 36" to 44", or shorter by removing conchos. Longer leather could be made if required.

Price: $3,750.00

 

2nd Phase Navajo Concho Belt

Circa: 1885-1900

Early Navajo Concho Belt that shows the early revolution form a completely hand-cut piece to one made using solder. The copper loops on the back are small, similar size to what the holes in the back would have been on a belt that was soldered. The belt is strung on a period leather strap with wide pieces of leather behind each concho. The last concho is the only one not connected to the strap and it also looks slightly different than the others. A loose concho like this was sometimes called a "gambling" concho, one the wearer could slide off and use to barter or bet! 31" long, each concho is 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" and the buckle is 3 1/4" x 2 3/4".

Price: $9,800.00

 

Navajo Cross

Circa: 1940

Large Navajo Silver and turquoise cross. Cross is constructed on a heavy silver base with overlaid leaves, ropes and a stylized winding snake all of which have stamping detail. The 6 oval turquoise stones are set in plain bezels. The hook is a simple shepherd's hook that could be hung from a chain or ribbon. 4" long x 2 1/2" wide.

Price: $850.00

 

Zuni Ranger Set

Circa: 1930

Beautifully inlaid Zuni Ranger set. Interesting inlay pattern on buckle and tip. With turquoise, coral, onyx and mother of pearl. 2" long x 1 1/2" at the widest; fits a 3/4" belt.

Price: $1,560.00

 

Sandcast Bracelet

Circa: 1930

Sandcast Navajo bracelet with a sterling fluting around a turquoise stone. It's beautifully designed and has stampwork on the sides. Unmarked. Although it is a large piece, it fits a medium-sized woman's wrist.

Price: $1450.00

 

Zuni Inlaid Earrings

Circa: 1950

Cute inlaid Zuni pierced earrings in the shape of a bee or bug. Sterling silver inlaid with turquoise, coral, possibly tortoise, and mother of pearl. 1 1/4" long x 3/4" at the widest point.

Price: $435.00

 

Two Tlingit Raven Bracelets

Circa: 1920, 1940

The top photo shows the two heads, and the bottom photo shows the two tails. The head and tail meet to form a bangle. The large bracelet on the bottom is perhaps the earlier of the two, a darker silver (probably coin silver), with deep incising. This bracelet would fit a large wrist - it may have been a man's. The smaller bracelet's work is more intricate, and would fit a woman's wrist.

Price (each): $1,000.00 (bottom bracelet is SOLD)

 

Northwest Coast Blanket Pin

Circa: 1910 - 1920

This salmon pin, of thin silver, has a hand-made pin-back. It was used to fasten a button-blanket. A wonderful piece with hand-engraved and incised detail. 3.75" x 1.2".

Price: $850.00

 

Copper Navajo Cuff Bracelet

Circa: 1940

Large bracelet, reverse stamped and then stamped from the top. This is an earlier copper piece. 1 7/8" wide, would fit a 6 1/2" to 6 3/4" wrist.

Price: $250.00

 

Thunderbird Bracelet

Circa: 1940


Nice stamped silver bracelet with a thunderbird overlay on top, looks like a small repair was made on back of bracelet

Price: $215.00

 

Thunderbird Concho Belt

Circa: 1930


Dainty concho belt consisting of 12 conchos and buckle. Each rectangular 1" x 1 1/2" concho is slightly domed and stamped with a thunderbird in the center. The conchos fit a very narrow strip of leather, slight larger than 1/2".

Price: $1,125.00

 

3 Band Cuff Bracelet

Circa: 1930-40


Navajo bracelet with oval greenish blue stone and great stampwork. Three bands come away from the stone to join together for one large cuff. Stone is 1 1/8" long. Unmarked.

Price: $560.00

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