Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Turquoise, 3rd Phase Revival, Hallmark, Vintage, 981

A CLASSIC CONCHO COLLECTOR!

Whether you’re on the hunt for your first concho belt or always looking to expand your collection, this incredible vintage piece, by Terry Charlie, is a classic collector's item. Crafted in traditional 3rd Phase revival, it features 9 remarkably scalloped round conchos with impressively intricate sterling silver detail and design. Each one features a centered single turquoise cabochon and is affixed to a vintage black leather strap. The piece is finished with a sterling silver double-mustache buckle adorned with a cluster of matching turquoise stones. It’s beyond beautiful – can’t you just picture all the things you want to wear with this?!

Navajo silversmith Terry Charlie was born 1966 in Tuba City, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. He has been a silversmith since 1988. He learned the art from his grandfather, Juan Platero from Canoncito, New Mexico. Terry is known for his traditional old-style silverwork and is a master of repousse silver.

• artist: Terry Charlie
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: T Charlie
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, leather
• measurements: 36" strap, buckle is 4" x 3"
  
• conchos: 9 @ 2 1/2" x 3"
• weight: 182 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• silver has a nice patina
  
• light wear from use (appears worn)
  
• style: Belt-981