Vintage Navajo Inlaid Silver Turquoise Concho Belt by Corbet Joe 0017

Vintage Navajo Inlaid Silver Turquoise Concho Belt

This Vintage Navajo Inlaid Silver Turquoise Concho Belt was hand,made by Corbet Joe Sr. It depicts a rug pattern fitted with hand crushed Turquoise. The chips are fitted into domed, Sterling ovals that are finished with traditional, hammered patterns. This Shiprock style was perfected by Tommy Singer and his brothers in the 1960's. The ten, 3-5/8" x 2-5/8" ovals are threaded on the original leather in the pictures. It can be changed to new brown or black leather in the drop-down menu. In very nice condition with light wear, and is hallmarked with offset initials. This Vintage Navajo Inlaid Silver Turquoise Concho Belt is one of a kind!

There is little info available for Corbet, other than he is from the St. Michaels region of AZ and specializes in chip inlay. His son is also a silversmith. He is referenced in Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks" and Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest". 

Belt Sizing: take your pants waist size and add 4” to it. For example: 38 pants = 42” belt size. If you follow these directions, yours will fit perfectly. If you need further assistance, please contact customer service at 1-800-417-0024.