Native American, Southwestern United States, Dine (Navajo), ca. 20th century CE. A lovely concho belt with 11 sterling silver medallions and a buckle set with a turquoise stone. Each medallion is stamped with motifs and the verso of the buckle is stamped "Ben J. Chavez," a Dine silversmith. Size: 40" L x 1.5" W (101.6 cm x 3.8 cm); buckle: 3" L x 1.5" W (7.6 cm x 3.8 cm); silver quality: 92.7% to 94%; weight: 146.2 grams

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Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000

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Some areas of cleanable patina and light wear to silver, but great pre-owned condition. Strap has wear from previous use and is a synthetic leather. The strap could easily be replaced.