Rare McKee Platero Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
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(McKee b. 1957) Circa 20th Century. Stamped MP with 3 dots. Measures 43x3 inches. McKee Platero is considered by collectors to be a prevalent silversmith of his time. He is one of the most imaginative, technically proficient Native American artists working today.
Born in 1957 and raised in a family of silversmiths. McKee Platero jewelry has gained worldwide fame for its amazing designs and the brilliant mastery of working silver into incredible works of wearable art. Platero’s jewelry harnesses his ancestor’s traditional imagery, yet appears contemporary at the same time. His hand stamping is unique in that it is always a little deeper than most. McKee Platero still uses the traditional method of hand hammering silver. His designs express the spirituality of the Navajo people in a modern contemporary form.
Born in 1957 and raised in a family of silversmiths. McKee Platero jewelry has gained worldwide fame for its amazing designs and the brilliant mastery of working silver into incredible works of wearable art. Platero’s jewelry harnesses his ancestor’s traditional imagery, yet appears contemporary at the same time. His hand stamping is unique in that it is always a little deeper than most. McKee Platero still uses the traditional method of hand hammering silver. His designs express the spirituality of the Navajo people in a modern contemporary form.
Condition
Very good. Gently displayed. No chips, cracks or breaks.
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Rare McKee Platero Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
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