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Navajo Tufa Cast Spirit Bear 2nd Phase Concho Belt

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Navajo Tufa Cast Spirit Bear 2nd Phase Concho Belt
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Available for your consideration in this lot is a Navajo Native American Indian 2nd phase, tufa-cast concho belt. Each of the twelve conchos show a central "spirit bear", encircled with pedals, and geometric etchings. Tufa-cast is an old technique developed by the Navajos in the late 1800s. A design is carved into tufa stone, a porous, volcanic pumice found naturally on Navajo land. Molten silver is poured into the mold. Tufa cast pieces are one-of-a-kind works of art. Each concho has a copper loop securing it to the black leather belt. Overall, the belt shows good condition. Each concho shows a warm silver patina indicative of age. The belt measures 41" long, while each concho measures 2" x 2 1/2".