UITA Silver Link Concho Belt
C RK/2
UITA 21 silver link concho belt, c. 1950. Made at Southwest Arts and Crafts in Santa Fe, NM. A very well-made and attractive belt. Total length 30", total weight 155 grams.
C RK/2
UITA 21 silver link concho belt, c. 1950. Made at Southwest Arts and Crafts in Santa Fe, NM. A very well-made and attractive belt. Total length 30", total weight 155 grams.
C RK/2
UITA 21 silver link concho belt, c. 1950. Made at Southwest Arts and Crafts in Santa Fe, NM. A very well-made and attractive belt. Total length 30", total weight 155 grams.
Concho belts are a uniquely Southwestern art form, dating back to the Bosque Redondo period of Navajo history. With their simple tools and forges, Navajo and Zuni silverworkers were able to create bold and intricate pieces that were always among their owners' most prized possessions. Though modern pieces are often shoddy and garish, the best antique belts have an understated yet distinctive look unlike anything else.