Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Openwork Butterfly with Turquoise, Marked, Vintage, Mid 20th Century, 267

EYE-CATCHING & UNIQUE. 

This mid-century vintage beauty by Navajo artisan Valcita Thompson is a dark brown leather belt set with 12 elegantly crafted openwork sterling silver butterfly conchos adorned with vibrant turquoise cabochons, plus a final concho functioning as the buckle. It’s a bold beauty!

• artist: Valcita Thompson
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: STERLING (Valcita Thompson written in marker on the buckle)
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, leather strap
• dimensions on buckle: 2" x 1 1/4"
• 12 conchos at 2" x 1 1/4"
• strap fits: 42"
• weight: 333 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings
• silver has a nice patina
• style: BELT-267