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Lot 182

Navajo Tufa Cast Spirit Bear 2nd Phase Concho Belt

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
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".

Condition

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