{"product_id":"navajo-concho-belt-with-coral-by-orville-tsinnie","title":"Navajo Concho Belt with Coral By Orville Tsinnie","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44.5\" L x 2.25\" W  Conchos are  3.25\" L x 2.5\" W  Buckle is  3.5\" L x 2.75\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Bark Brown Leather Belt with 8 Sterling Silver Conchos with Red Coral in the Centers and a Matching Buckle Stamped with Signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrville Tsinnie was a renowned Navajo silversmith known for his exceptional craftsmanship in creating Native American jewelry, including concho belts.\u003cbr\u003eOrville Tsinnie, active since the 1970s until his passing in 2017, was celebrated for his meticulous attention to detail, hand-picking and polishing high-quality stones, and creating intricate silver designs. His concho belts are highly valued, with one notable example featuring 10 hand-repousséd sterling silver conchos and a large matching buckle, each adorned with sunburst patterns, bordering sun stampings, and a central diamond pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavajo concho belts, as a traditional art form, often incorporate semi-precious stones like turquoise or coral, set into intricate silver designs. Coral, while less common than turquoise, is a valued material in Navajo jewelry, often used for its vibrant color and cultural significance. Concho belts typically consist of silver disks (conchos) strung on a leather strap, with designs that may include repoussé work, stamping, or stone settings, as seen in Tsinnie’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47797916663973,"sku":"5236-30","price":3330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5236-30_1.jpg?v=1778000675","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/navajo-concho-belt-with-coral-by-orville-tsinnie","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}