Holsteen Goodluck Silver Turquoise 1930s Belt

Hosteen Goodluck Silver Turquoise Belt Concho Butterfly   1930s Navajo Very Rare   Tooled Leather   Copper findings...

This is the Crown Jewel of The Vintage Vault Turquoise. Collection 2025..!Very heavy silver weight on the Belt. Specially  selected high quality Turquoise Stones ~ 10 Hand Tooled Silver Conchos 2 1/2 x 3 ~ 6 Silver Butterflys 2 1/8 x 1 The Silver Buckle 2 1/2 x 3 1/4. It measures  41 inches of patina fine leather secured by Copper. Hole to latch is 39in.  Weathered a bit but asides 2 slight chips in Turquoise in Fabulous condition for pushing 100 ..!
A Beautiful story of Love and Appreciation follow this EXTRAORDINARY EXQUISITE  WORK OF ART.
The current keeper purchased this piece in 1971 from a Lovely Eldery Ladyfriend who had spent many years with the Tribes in the   40s & 50s. She was Dedicated to both Teaching & Nursing the Famlies.
In gratitude for her Warm  Loving ways.  As a Gift for her many years of service, She was presented this Incredible Silver Belt.. A very special piece created by one of the most revered Silversmith of the time. They called him Hosteen Goodluck...
In Navajo Its believed  a Gift of Turquoise in a wearable form is giving...
 "The Living Stone of Life"
 Would bring "Goodluck"& Protection  Represents a close Kinship between  Giver & Reciever.
Truly A Special Gift of Honor...
She treasured this Gift always, she shared her story and had came to devlope a closeness to  the young man who she let purchase it.
(The current keeper) Who now  over 50 yrs later) must now pass it on to another...
In investigating as best as one can in this largely unsigned market, several Educated Eyes have concluded this is the Classic Work of Master Silversmith Holsteen Goodluck.
This highly respected & revered Artisan brought much Creativly to the Navajo  Nation. We have done our best to fairly  represent the history of this incredibly special work of Art.
Creative passion from times past can literally be felt in the Designs  Quality Materials Construction  & Craftsmanship.  All a running theme in Southwest Vintage ..
This  one of several special pieces we are featuring in
"The Vintage Turquoise Collection 2021"
 Pieces were aquired, briefly worn in late 60s & early 70s.  Then placed in The Vault.
Tourqouise is loved & treasured  by All Tribes. This Beautiful Collection of Handcrafted Rings Bracelets, Bolos & Belts shared Vault space with the Greats...
Now showing  On "WINK "Most notably Master Silversmith Artist... Hosteen Goodluck & His Spectacular Concho Belt.  Bernard Holmes... Carson B. Blackfoot...
 As well several other gorgeous unsigned pieces. ( quite common in early silver works) We are now showing the pieces unpolished .
We are happy to polish any piece if requested... Enjoy owning & wearing The "Stone of Life" Set in Silver...  Very special vintage piece of American Southwest Indian Wearable Arts History...