navajo silver

[pippinwhitepaws]

i have had this piece for quite some time...was repacking my kit and found it again.
hand formed out of a silver coin, unsigned...probably early 1800's.( edit: late 1800, early 1900's)

 

[Silver Searcher]

That's one of the best American artifacts I have seen posted on here I also think it should be on the BANNER

 

[jeff of pa]

Beautiful Piece

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

thanks jeff, everyone.
monty, yes, i call this a concho...? perhaps conchas?
similar item scroll down on the right column

http://www.native-american-market.com/concha_belts.html

 

[cjprice]

Excellent Find!!!

 

[CamoQueen]

Great find!

 

[DigginThePast]

Wow, really nice find. Congrats.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

thanks everyone.
just one of those finds during a duh moment...staring at a pile of rusty cans and broken glass.

 

[whitesPA]

nice

 

[Dirty WhiteBoy]

Incredible artifact. I love it! That is a dream find! Keep it forever and pass it along to your family! It is a sacred piece!

 

[Dirty WhiteBoy]

I would get a really nice shadow box for that one and put it somewhere safe! I really really like that item!

 

[whitesPA]

very nice