It appears that the Navajo first obtained concho belts in the early 19th century via trade, then learned silversmithing from Mexican artisans.

Enter the concho belt. Often incorrectly labeled by fashion entities as a “boho belt”, the true history of one of the most iconic pieces of Native American jewelry, is as rich as the history ...

Concho belt Media/Materials German silver ("nickel silver"/copper-nickel alloy), commercially tanned leather, metal buckle, hide thong/babiche Techniques Stamped, stitched Dimensions 38 x 0.5 x 6.9 cm ...