This Navajo belt is one of the most labor-intensive pieces we have seen. Conchas
are 1/8 inch thick overlaid hammered and meticulously hand finished to a brilliant
shine. The 13 Conchas are attached using brass screws. The buckle is Tufa cast
for strength and hand finished along with 2 belt retainers and 1 end piece.
Belt is high-grade leather and 40 inch in length. Truly a work of art.
BUCKLE 2 5/8 inch by 1/8 inch
CONCHAS 1 3/8 inch by 1 3/16 inch by 1/8 inch
Total weight of 15 OZ
Artist ERNEST RANGEL
Hallmark ARROW HEAD R.
As a note, Ernest Rangel is a professional rodeo cowboy who splits his time
between riding and silversmithing.