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THB20th C. Navajo Silver & Turquoise Concha Belt, T. Tso
Lot 63
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 9, 2021
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2021-12-09 12:00:00
2021-12-09 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic
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Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Native American, southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE, signed by Thomas Tso (Native American, Dine / Navajo). A stylish sterling silver and turquoise concha belt with a leather band made by the silversmith Thomas Tso. His initials "TT" are stamped on the verso of the belt buckle. Along the length are 12 medallions made from 92% to 93% silver with scalloped edges and Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones set in the center of each slightly convex face. Between each medallion are bowtie shaped silver ornaments. All silver pieces have a copper loop welded on the back for the leather strap to pass through. This belt is wearable as is with a pin buckle and multiple piercings through the leather to adjust the length. Size of leather band: 41.5" L x 0.5" W (105.4 cm x 1.3 cm); medallions: 1" L x .75" W (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm); silver quality: 92% to 93%
Provenance: private Niwot, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164139Cracking and fraying of leather, especially around smaller belt holes with additional holes added for size adjustments. Cleanable patina on silver areas. Wearable as shown. Leather band could be replaced.Condition
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