Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Sterling Silver, 1st Phase Revival, Skeet Hallmark, Vintage, 1168

An exquisite concho belt for the true collector!

Feast your eyes on this exceptional heirloom item by the late Roger Skeet, Jr., a revered and coveted Navajo craftsman. The classic concho belt is crafted in a 1st Phase Revival style, with each of the 9 stamped sterling silver scalloped concho affixed to a shaped leather backing via a leather strap looped through the center. The buckle is a complementing silver oval with subtle stampwork and repousse details to give the belt a complete, cohesive look. A testament to the craftsmanship and care taken by the previous owner (a private collector), the belt is in remarkable vintage condition, showing slight patina commensurate with age. This piece is a true collector’s item, with timeless appeal and heirloom-worthy quality.

Roger Skeet Jr (b. 1932 -; Navajo), traditional styles; stamp work; chisel’ repoussé; set stones concho belts, bracelets, necklaces. Son of Roger Skeet Sr. (1900 - 1959), a smith for C. G. Wallace, and brother of Anderson Skeets.

Marks: Roger Skeet, Jr (mark in mid-1950s; first example is a busted stam); R; R S

Mark Bahti’s book,  Silver + Stone - Profiles of American Indian Jewelers, Skeet states, "I would like to have gone to school and served my people on the tribal council." However, as the oldest of eight children, his father chose him at the age of eight to stay at home and learn the silversmithing trade. 

• artist: Roger Skeet Jr. (b. 1932) deceased
• hallmarks: RS
• affiliation: Navajo
• materials: sterling silver, leather
• measurements: buckle: 3" x 3 1/2", length: 38", 9 conchos, 2 1/2" x 3" per concho
• weight: 528 grams
• nice vintage condition
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1168