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Rare A. Vandever Native American Leafwork Gold Filled Concho Belt

$ 219.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artisan: Vandever
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Rare A. Vanever Native American Leafwork Sterling Silver 12k Gold Filled Concho Belt. This measures 38” end to end.
    Incredible detailed concho belt by artisan Anthony VaneverThis is a beautiful leaf motif belt with 11 rectangles (measuring 2.5” x 1.5”) and 11 leaf spacers made of sterling silver and 12k gold filled with turquoise stones. I’ve not been able to find any other with this shape or design. Has a Hook and eye clasp.
    AnthonyVandever was a Navajo silversmith who created jewelry exclusively for the Atkinson trading company in New Mexico in the early 1970s.
    This was stock from Helens of Raton, New Mexico which closed due to health issues.
    It weighs 240 grams
    The back of the belt is marked Vanderver It was misspelled in the 70s and went unnoticed for several years
    Condition is “New Old Stock” this is new old stock, never been worn. NOS