Geraldine Yazzie Mixed Turquoise Cluster Concho Belt

Geraldine Yazzie Mixed Turquoise Cluster Concho Belt on black leather. 55.5" long black leather strap. 11 sterling silver conchos with decorative stamping and floral accents. Multi-color green and blue turquoise cabs set in a cluster design in each concho. Buckle is 3" long and 2.5" tall. 

Artist Bio: 

Geraldine Yazzie is a Navajo silversmith born in 1963 who learned the art of silverwork from her mother. Based near Crownpoint, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation, she began creating jewelry in the mid-1980s and developed a distinctive style rooted in traditional Navajo craftsmanship.

Yazzie is best known for her Traditional Revival style, drawing inspiration from the classic silverwork of the mid-20th century. Her handcrafted pieces feature intricate stampwork, repoussé details, carefully oxidized sterling silver, and turquoise and other colorful stones. Her concho belts and jewelry are admired for their time-honored aesthetic, meticulous detailing, and the beautifully aged character of her silverwork. Through her artistry, Yazzie carries forward the silversmithing traditions passed down through generations.