Navajo "KIRK SMITH" Vintage 1980's Multi Stone 925 Unisex Concho Belt
Navajo "KIRK SMITH" Vintage 1980's Multi Stone 925 Unisex Concho Belt
These Multi~Colored concho belts are one of Kirks most popular in design & was a style he continued doing up until the time of passing..This belt is signature"Kirk Smith"..This belt is one of his older pieces & even though,it was originally given an 'old pawn'/vintage revival' look,it has developed actual patina,since this belt comes from his earlier days of the 80's. The beautiful aging,only enhances & brings out all the colors of the variety of colored stones..
Because of all the stones used,allows you to wear this with just about any jewelry collection with stones..This is a very striking,colorful belt,with practically every stone imaginable.
I had to change the belt out,since the original was extremely hard to get off at the buckle,because the leather was too thick & there was no way,I would have sold it to someone that way..So,I replaced it with a thinner,skinnier belt,with a "Snap" type closure at the buckle put on,rather than the tied off style.'Snap" type closures have more versatility & you can inter~change the buckle,by using this one on another belt by itself or with another concho belt or put another buckle on this one.(As long as it will go through a 5/8" belt.) I do have the old belt & will add it to the sale if you like.(Photo shown worn, was taken with the previous belt)It is secured with a secure leather string..
ARTIST:KIRK SMITH
WEIGHT: 13 OUNCES
METAL:STERLING SILVER/COPPER BAR BACKINGS
METAL FINISH: PATINATED FROM AGE
CONCHO AMOUNT: 8
BUTTERFLY CONCHO AMOUNT: 9
CONCHO MEASUREMENT: 2-1/8" x 1-7/8" RANGE-
BUTTERFLY MEASUREMENTS: 1-1/2" TALL X 7/8" RANGE
BELT COLOR: BROWN
BELT WIDTH: 5/8"
BUCKLE TO 1ST HOLE: 32"
BUCKLE TO LAST HOLE: 40"
*From 27" waist up to approx.49*
*To customize,more holes can be punched in it*
TOTAL BELT LENGTH: 50"
TECHNIQUE:HAND STAMPED
STONES/SHELL:
Malachite,SugIlite,Tigers Eye,Lapis,Black Onyx,Angel Skin Coral,Carnelian,Orange Spiny Oyster,White Mother of Pearl,Sleeping Beauty turquoise
AGE: 1980'S Vintage
CONDITION:No loose,cracked,missing,some of the serrated bezels have got bent,which I have seen in older pieces,but stones are in there good! Has new belt.
GENDER:Unisex
HALLMARK:"KS/STERLING"(one of his earliest hallmarks)