10.8 ozt BISBEE Turquoise HARRY MORGAN Navajo CONCHO BELT buckle Sterling Silver

Description

Signed Navajo Harry Morgan (1946-2007)
Sterling Silver Traditional Revival Style Concho Belt
with 15 Natural Oval Round Top Bisbee Mine
Turquoise
6 Conchos + 7 Butterflies + 1 Belt Buckle
Dimensions
6 Conchos
2.4" X 2.15"
7 Butterflies
2.1" X 1.1"
1 Belt Buckle
3.25" X 2.86"
Tan Leather Belt is 44.5" long and has several holes punched in it from about 35" to 39.5".  It is .7" wide
It may be modified to accommodate a larger waist of up to about 41" without replacing the Leather Strap. If the Conchas were to be re-positioned, I would recommend replacing the leather strap...
338.2 grams = 10.87 Troy ounces Total Weight
Metal weight is about 9+ Troy ounces
The measurements are approximate and the 0 Bill and Quarter are for scale and not for sale
Harry Morgan Traditional Revival Concho Belt with 15 Natural Bisbee Mine Turquoise Gemstones
Description
I am very pleased to offer this magnificent signed Harry Morgan Concho Belt to you for your consideration. I'm a big fan of his and I am fortunate to own a number of his amazing creations in my personal collection. When you combine the "Classic Revival" stamping, repousse, 15 Gemstones, and famous "Old Pawn" finish of Harry Morgan, it pretty much has everything you might want in an old Harry Morgan Concho Belt. It is in Very Good condition and there are no issues in the Sterling Silver or the Gem Grade Bisbee Mine Turquoise to report. The Belt is representative of the work of a master in the history of Native Jewelry.
The reverse of the buckle is stamp signed with the correct "H.MORGAN" Hallmark as you can see in the pictures. It is not stamped "Sterling", but it is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic. I've seen and own quite a few Morgan buckles and this Concho Belt seems to have most of the elements that collectors of Harry Morgan's jewelry want. The wonderful "Revival" design that Morgan introduced to contemporary style and the masterful stamp work that is both crisp and sublime.
This is a truly remarkable Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt made by an artist that has excited the Indian Jewelry community for years. Harry Morgan passed away in 2007.  As you may know, his stamp work is in demand. The the energy, skill, and precision needed to create a successful piece of jewelry is substantial. Harry Morgan was a master of this and is primarily responsible for the "Classic Revival Style" in Navajo silver work. He has many imitators and followers...but he remains the "Best" of them! There was some additional notoriety involved for him when his work was featured in the Robert Redford movie "The Horse Whisperers".
He has won many awards since and his work is always met with great enthusiasm by discriminating collectors.
His work is in the collection of The Peabody Museum at Harvard University and also in many private collections. He is referenced in the major Native American Jewelry books including "American Indian Jewelry I" by Gregory Schaaf (p. 238).
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If you like Navajo Concho Belts as much as I do, please feel free to take a look at the many others that I have for sale on eBay.
I ship anywhere
in the United States
for free. I will pack this carefully for you so that the conchas do not rub up against each other in transit and it will get to you in the same condition that you see in the pictures. Insurance is included, of course...
If you live
outside
of the United States, I will be very happy to do business with you through the eBay Global Shipping Program.
I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience!
Recommended Reference Books - This artist is referenced if there is a page # shown below
"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaaf - page 270
"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L" - Gregory Schaaf- page
"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page
"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page 290
"ZUNI JEWELRY" - Theda and Michael Bassman
"ZUNI THE ART AND THE
PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3" - Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume
**"INDIAN SILVERWORK OF THE SOUTHWEST, ILLUSTRATED - VOLUME 1" - pages 72-94
**This work is for general historical reference on the History of Navajo Conchas and Buckles
Inventory Reference Only  C114