THIS GIVES US BUTTERFLIES
This vintage belt is most likely of Navajo origin. It has a sterling silver butterfly-shaped stamped buckle and eight oval scalloped conchas. An amazing piece to add to a collection but also a beautiful design that’s so easy to wear too.
- affiliation: likely Navajo
- materials: sterling silver, leather strap
- measurements of buckle: 3″ x 3 7/8″”
- 8 conchos: 3 ” x 3 1/2″
- belt length: 40″
- weight: buckle:570 grams
- nice vintage condition
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from ethnographic use
- style: Belt-487