Western Trading Post

DESCRIPTION: Offered here is a 1960s era turquoise and sandcast concho belt. This belt has stunning sandcast work with each concho, butterfly, and buckle. Each piece has fantastic natural turquoise cabochons (likely from the Cerrillo's Turquoise Mine) that are starting to darken and vary in color due to their age, with accenting twisted wire. Each setting is placed on a darken leather belt, that would fit through belt loops. This great belt would look gorgeous on anyone! MAKER: Unmarked (Unknown). APPROX AGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: The overall length measures 43-1/2 inches and the leather belt measures 1-1/2 inches wide. The conchos and buckle both measure 1-3/4 inches wide x 1-3/4 inches tall. The butterflies measure 1-1/8 inches wide x 1-3/4 inches tall. The total weight is 293.5 grams.

DESCRIPTION: For your consideration here is a great custom spade bit by Ernie Marsh. Marsh is a Wyoming based bit and spur artist. Ernie attended master bit and spur maker Elmer Miller's school in Nampa, Idaho in 1990. In addition to Ernie being a Traditional Cowboy Artists Association (TCAA) Member, he was a 2016 United States Artist Katie Weitz Fellow, whose "annual, unrestricted awards celebrate artists and cultural practitioners who have significantly contributed to the creative landscape and arts ecosystem of the country." This bit is truly a master piece by a master artisan! MAKER: Marked E Marsh 165 - 2000 (Ernie Marsh) APPROX AGE: 2000 SIZE: It has a 5 inch mouth piece and is 8 inches long overall.

DESCRIPTION: Presented here is an Edison Cummings Bisbee turquoise, gold, and sterling silver bracelet. This magnificent bracelet features five absolutely stunning Bisbee turquoise cabochons in 14K yellow gold sawtooth bezels. There are small, gold dots on the darkened silver background to add that special touch. The gold really makes the turquoise pop, it is incredible! The remainder of the cuff is textured and darkened. Make this marvelous bracelet yours today! MAKER: Hallmarked E. CUMMINGS. Edison Cummings (1962-; Navajo). Active since 1990s. Multiple award winning artist. The hallmark E. CUMMINGS was created after 1996. APPROX AGE: Contemporary. SIZE: This bracelet measures 5-5/8 inches from end to end on the silver plus a 1 inch gap (fits a 6-5/8 inch wrist). It measures 2 inches wide at the widest part, and weighs 149.3 grams.

DESCRIPTION: Offered here is a real nice old pair of single mounted spurs with spur straps. They are one piece, hand forged spurs mounted with silver inlay which was also hand engraved. They also have nice leather spur straps with sterling conchos. They are marked with Mike Morales' squashed M and one also says, Hand MAKER: Hallmarked by Mike Morales (1888-1934). APPROX AGE: Circa 1900s. SIZE: Heel opening is 3-3/8". Heel bands are 3/4" wide. Shanks are 3 1/4" long including the rowels.

DESCRIPTION: For your consideration here is a great pair of custom made spurs and straps. They are double mounted with silver overlay with impressive engraving and have large rowels which have also been engraved. The shanks are in the shape of a horse shoe and even they have silver overlay. The straps appear to be original and are very nice as well. There is also an old card attached with the collectors estate notes. Provenance, Ex. George Taylor collection Ex. Mary Vidano (NBSSCA Director) collection. MAKER: Unknown. APPROX AGE: Circa 1928. SIZE: Heel opening is 3 1/4 inches. Heel bands are 1-5/8 inches wide. Shanks are 3-3/8 inches long including the rowels. They weigh just under 3 lbs.

DESCRIPTION: Available here is a unique style vintage squash blossom necklace. This beautiful necklace features a large naja with six lovely turquoise cabochons in handmade sawtooth bezels. There are light accents of silver dots and hand stamped designs. The petal blossoms feature a similar design highlighted with the same turquoise and hand stamped silver dots. This gorgeous necklace is sterling silver and the beads are strung on a foxtail wire for durability. MAKER: Unmarked (Unknown). APPROX AGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: This necklace measures 22 inches around the neck, and the naja measures 3-5/8 inches long (from top to bottom) x 3-1/8 inches wide at the widest part. The total weight for this item is 232.2 grams.

DESCRIPTION: Offered here is a pair of great vintage dot turquoise dangle earrings. These beautiful post earrings feature 34 snake-eye turquoise cabochons in sawtooth bezels arranged in various designs. They are wonderfully accented with twisted wire, and loops of silver. The ends of the earring feature five pieces of silver dangles that add a special touch. MAKER: Unmarked (Unknown). APPROX AGE: Vintage. SIZE: These earrings measure 4 inches long (top to bottom) x 1 inch wide, and weighs 19.7 grams.

DESCRIPTION: For your consideration here is an old silver spade bit with nicely engraved inlay and conchos. It is properly marked, GS Garcia and Elko Nev (with the backwards or "Dutch" N in NEV). This is an old high-port spade with a roller (cricket). The bars are wrapped in copper and all appears to be original. This particular G. S. Garcia hallmark is said to place the bit to sometime between about 1900 and 1910. What a wonderful old spade bit to add to your collection! MAKER: Hallmarked GS Garcia / Elko Nev. APPROX AGE: Circa 1900 - 1910. SIZE: It has a 5 inch mouth and is 8 inch cheek piece.

DESCRIPTION: Presented here is a Hopi overlay bolo and belt buckle set. This amazing set features a bolo slide and belt buckle with stunning overlay work in the form of a Kokopelli figure and other great designs. Each item features a beautiful singular turquoise cabochon that sits on a background of darkened and brushed silver. The slide sits on a great black, braided leather cord, with two sterling silver tips. MAKER: Hallmarked H Y (and a Sunface), and H Yowtewa. Hubert Yowytewa (?-1991; Hopi). Active 1960s-1991. APPROX AGE: Circa 1970s. SIZE: The braided leather cord measures 40 inches including the tips, with the slide measuring 2-7/8 inches all around. The buckle measures 3-7/8 inches wide x 2-1/2 inches tall, and fits up to a 1-3/4 inch belt. The total weight for these items is 199.8 grams.

DESCRIPTION: Available here is a vintage squash blossom necklace with nice turquoise. This necklace features a classic naja with eight beautiful turquoise cabochons that are accented with lovely silverwork of twisted wire and silver dots. The petal blossoms along the neck feature the same great turquoise and design, displayed on two strands of silver beads. It is sterling silver and strung on a foxtail wire for durability. MAKER: Unmarked (Unknown). APPROX AGE: Circa 1970s. SIZE: This necklace measures 23 inches around the neck, and the naja measures 2-1/2 inches long (top to bottom) x 2-7/8 inches wide. The total weight for this item is 180.0 grams.

Description: An ORIGINAL Ledger Art by the well-known artist, Terrance Guardipee. Terrance is an internationally acclaimed Blackfeet painter and ledger artist, consistently recognized for the wonderful depiction of his Blackfeet heritage. He was an American Indian Film Festival featured artist: 2009 and 2010 Remember, we offer free returns in the US (just in case you are not satisfied in any way). We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy! Artist: artist. Terrance Guardipee. Approx. Age: The artwork is new, but it's on old paper that is 100 years old. Size: Measures 24 inches wide x 30 1/2 inches tall with frame.

DESCRIPTION: Available here is a sterling silver and coral concho belt. This amazing belt features 9 gorgeous conchos with extremely eye-catching hand stamped designs on smooth silver. Each concho has their own small coral cabochon in a small handmade sawtooth bezel. The conchos sit on a great black leather belt. The leather belt is extremely long (a whopping 58 inches!), but could easily be cut to accommodate a smaller waist. MAKER: Hallmarked S. & A. NEZ, Shiprock, NM. Arlene Nez (1953-; Navajo). Active since 1980s. Arlene shares her stamp with her husband, Sydney Nez. APPROX AGE: Fairly modern. SIZE: The overall belt length measures 58 inches, and 3/4 inch wide or thick (fits up to a 7/8 inch wide belt). The conchos measure 2-1/8 inches wide x 1-1/2 inches tall. The buckle measures 2-1/2 inches wide x 1-7/8 inches tall. It weighs a total of 271.6 grams.

DESCRIPTION: For your review is a sterling silver and coral belt buckle. This gorgeous buckle features four coral cabochons that sit on a lovely darkened silver background. The remainder of the buckle is a stunning smooth and polished silver in a fantastic sandcast style design. It has a good weighted feel and would look fabulous with most anything. MAKER: Hallmarked E. CUMMINGS. Edison Cummings (1962-; Navajo). Active since 1990s. Multiple award winning artist. The hallmark E. CUMMINGS was created after 1996. APPROX AGE: Contemporary. SIZE: This item measures 3-1/4 inches wide x 2-1/8 inches tall at the tallest point, fits up to 1-1/4 inch belt, and weighs 65.5 grams.

DESCRIPTION: Offered for your consideration is a beautiful vintage turquoise cluster pin (brooch). This is a larger pin set with dots and petit point style turquoise stones in a cross-like pattern with a circle around it. It's accented with silver dots and half moon accents and was made using sterling silver. A nice older pin for your collection or to wear. MAKER: Unmarked (unknown). APPROX AGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: 3-7/8 inches wide 3-7/8 inches tall. Weighs 62.3 grams.

DESCRIPTION: For your review is a stunning turquoise and sterling silver bracelet by award winning artist, Edison Cummings. This marvelous bracelet features a beautiful turquoise cabochon in a handmade sawtooth bezel, displayed on a nice wood base. Surrounding the turquoise and wood centerpiece is a wonderfully darkened, textured silver background, geometric designs, and decorative silver dots. This remarkable, cuff style bracelet is sterling silver and has a great weight to it. MAKER: Hallmarked E. CUMMINGS. Edison Cummings (1962-; Navajo). Active since 1990s. Multiple award winning artist. The hallmark E. CUMMINGS was created after 1996. APPROX AGE: Contemporary. SIZE: This bracelet measures 5-1/2 inches from end to end on the silver plus a 1-1/4 inch gap (fits a 6-6-3/4 inch wrist). It measures 2 inches wide at the widest part, and weighs 143.1 grams.

Offered here is a vintage bandolier bag that was recently featured in the November/December edition of Cowboys & Indians magazine. This fabulous mid-century bag is made from a commercial tanned hide, that is hand stitched. Accenting the bag is a sterling silver fluted button in the center, surrounded by evenly placed Mercury dime coins on the flap and on the strap. The front /flap is highlighted with a fabulous, colorful, large trade bead with fringe. This is a very cool bag and something you don't see often. So, If you are a collector you won’t want to let this one pass you by. MAKER: Unknown. APPROX AGE: Vintage Mid Century. SIZE: Pouch is 6 inches wide and 7 inches tall. Pouch strap is 21 inches.

DESCRIPTION: Available here for your consideration is a vintage Box Bow Style squash blossom necklace with earrings. This gorgeous necklace is featured in the April 2022 edition of Cowboys & Indians Magazine! It has a stunning naja with 12 gorgeous turquoise cabochons in handmade sawtooth bezels. The neckline features remarkable four petal blossoms with the same beautiful turquoise and intricate hand stamped designs. They sit on two strands of handmade beads, and are strung on a coated wire. The matching earrings make the perfect compliment to the necklace! MAKER: Unmarked (Unknown). APPROX AGE: Vintage. SIZE: This necklace measures 26 inches around the neck, and the naja measures 2-1/2 inches long x 2-1/8 inches wide at the widest part. The earrings 1-1/2 inches long x 1/2 inch wide at the widest part. The total weight for this item is 140.2 grams.

DESCRIPTION: Available here is a pair of vintage needlepoint turquoise earrings. These amazing earrings feature 22 beautiful turquoise cabochons in a leaf themed design and in the silver dangles. They sit in handmade sawtooth bezels and are nicely accented with loops of twisted wire and light filework. They are sterling silver and are posts. MAKER: Hallmarked F E (etched in script). APPROX AGE: Vintage. SIZE: These earrings measure 2-5/8 inches long (top to bottom) x 1-3/8 inch wide. The total weight for these items is 21.7 grams.