Perry Shorty Navajo Signed Sterling Silver Chonco Belt Vintage Estate

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Perry Shorty Navajo Signed Sterling Silver Chonco Belt Vintage Estate:
$8500.00

Please Note: I am currently traveling and this particular item is being posted with a 10-day handling time for that reason. Please contact me for more information / to arrange shipping.

This piece is fresh from a private collection. It has been in the hands of a single owner who purchased it from Perry Shorty in the 1990s. Perry Shorty only began making jewelry in 1988, so this is some of his earlier work. It is a privilege to offer it for sale in such great condition.

This is an original piece by Perry Shorty and is stamped \"P Shorty\" on the back of the buckle. It includes 10 butterflies, 9 conchos, and the buckle.

Each concho is 2-3/8\" wide and 2-5/8\" long. Each butterfly measures 7/8\" wide and 2-3/16\" long . The buckle is 2-1/4\" wide and 2-1/2\" long.

I looked over each of the 20 individual silver pieces carefully and there is no damage to speak of -- This belt was remarkably well taken care of. Even the area where the buckle-lever lands is not damaged. The silver pieces shows very light surface wear (occasional tiny mark in the surface of the silver, like any vintage piece will have) and a patina I left entirely as it is -- I have not cleaned this piece at all. This belt was never dented or hit with any substantial impact and will arrive to you a vintage piece in lovingly well cared for condition.

The leather belt itself is 39\" long (just the leather portion.) There are three holes at 26\", 27\", and 30\"; the holes are small and contained, and the next owner can make their own. You can see that the belt is pictured with a concho and butterfly removed; that is just how the original owner wore the belt.

Shipping I spoke with UPS and they can insure this item, and including the shipping charges I was quoted $218. That is the amount you will pay. This amount is non-refundable.

This last week I had the joy of visiting the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, NM, where I saw one of Perry Shorty\'s belts on display. You can see my hand there pointing to it, it\'s the one my finger is

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