Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Turquoise, Cluster, Hallmark, Vintage, 461

A STUNNING STATEMENT BELT BY VICTOR MOSES BEGAY.

Renowned Navajo artisan Victor Moses Begay, from the legendary Begay family, combines the classic concho belt with the outstanding art of cluster work in this breathtaking vintage belt. The traditional wide leather strap boasts a staggering 19 conchos – 9 radial, 10 butterflies – each heavily adorned with turquoise cabochons and sterling silver repousse, twist wire, and drop details. (Seriously, any one of these would be fabulous pin on its own, so all together, they’re jaw-dropping.) The belt is finished with an open-frame rectangular buckle in a complementing cluster design.  It’s timeless, classic, and collectible – what more could you want?

Victor Moses Begay (Navajo). Active since 1950s. Lapidary and silversmith. Traditional; multiple styles; inlay; needle point and cluster work.

Marks: V M B (may be staggered) V. M. B.

• artist: Victor Moses Begay
• hallmarks: V M B
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, leather
• measurements: buckle: 2 3/4" x 2 1/4", conchos: 2" x 1 3/4", spacers: 1 3/4" x 1", strap length: 45"
• weight: 315 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear from use
• style: Belt-461