Rare Hand Stamped Concho Belt with Lapis by Leo Yazzie, Navajo

Contemporary Hand Stamped Concho Belt by Leo Yazzie, NavajoSterling silver, high grade Lapis stonesUp to 40” waisteach Concho measures 1 1/2" high x 2 3/8" long Leo Yazzie has been designing and creating fine jewelry for more than 30 years. Born and raised at Black Mesa on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona, the influence of the land and his culture is a part of each piece of his contemporary and sophisticated jewelry. Leo uses both gold and silver to create jewelry with a unique combination of traditional and contemporary designs. “The inspiration for many of my designs came from watching my grandmother, mother and other women in the family weaving rugs. They told me their designs came from Spider. Now, I make designs inspired by the patterns they wove.” “I enjoy what I do and I like to take my time with each piece,” says Leo. He usually works on several pieces at a time, working with one and then setting it aside to work on another, or taking one of his long walks. “I usu