Navajo Concho Belt with Bisbee Turquoise settings - Herbert Taylor (1951-1996)

Late 20th Century

Gem Grade Bisbee turquoise

Belt holes from 39" - 44", 48"l leather
7 Convex conchos 3 1/8" x 3 3/4
7 Butterfly's  2 7/8" h x 1 1/2"w 
1 Buckle 3 1/8" x 3 3/4; 

32.18oz

A master work in Excellent Condition

In the summer of 1972, Herbert Taylor decided to learn silversmithing as a means to buy his Olds Delta 88 a new set of tires. The decision changed his life. His sister, Anita Gene, helped him get started. He made a bracelet with five turquoise cabs, selling it for enough money to buy his tires. He was a weekend jeweler, until 1984, when he committed himself full-time. In 1988, he began working in gold. He stamped and fabricated his work by hand, using traditional techniques. Many of his gold masterpieces are set with the finest Lander Blue, Number 8 and other natural turquoise. In 1992, Dina Huntinghorse, his wife, wrote a beautiful profile on Herbert for Focus magazine. Herbert passed away, but lives on through his work.

Herbert won over 100 ribbons including a “Best of Show” at the Heard Museum Show in Phoenix, AZ and Southwest Museum Show in Los Angeles, CA.

Schaaf 2003