Women's Concho Belt VTG Western Boho Native American Thunderbird Chain Link

Women's Concho Belt or Necklace Native American Copper Tone VTG Western Boho Chain with Thunderbird. Fun accessory that can be worn a variety of ways. Lightweight quality fashion concho belt. Preowned excellent condition. 31.5 inches but can make bigger by hooking on Thunderbird chain. See size chart for more detail. BRIEF CONCHO HISTORY: ALTHOUGH IT IS COMMONLY SAID THE NAVAJO (DINE’) BORROWED THE IDEA FROM SPANIARDS, THE CONCHO BELT HAS BECOME A LONG-STANDING NATIVE TRADITION. CONCHO BELTS REPORTEDLY BEGAN APPEARING IN NAVAJO COUNTRY IN THE LATE 1860S OR EARLY 1870S. OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS INCLUDING THE ZUNI AND HOPI ALSO MADE TRADITIONAL CONCHO BELTS. Questions? Leave a comment below!