Willie Shaw Navajo Stamped Sterling Silver Concho Belt

Willie Shaw Navajo Stamped Sterling Silver Concho Belt. 45" long black leather with 11 sterling silver hand-stamped conchos and large butterfly concho buckle. Stamps are in a floral geometric design. Front buckle is 3" long and 2" tall. 

Artist Bio:

Willie Shaw (Navajo) was a respected Navajo silversmith born in Wide Ruins, Arizona, around 1910. Known for his traditional silverwork, Shaw specialized in handcrafted jewelry, particularly silver bracelets. His artistry helped preserve and share the Navajo tradition of silversmithing, and he was recognized for demonstrating his craft to the public at cultural and arts exhibitions, including events at the Heard Museum. His work and legacy are documented in the Heard Museum’s Native American Artists Resource Collection.