Description
38" Fred Guerro Apache Sterling silver concho belt with turquoise. 39.5" total length, 38" to the last hole, can be worn shorter of course, other measurements in pictures 317 grams total weight. Very good vintage condition with no significant issues. 11 Conchos and 1 Buckle (14 total)
Fred was born Nov. 14, 1934, to the late Juan and Yananpah Guerro. His clans are Chishi (Apache), born for ‘Áshiihí (Salt People Clan). He passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2020, in Albuquerque. Fred was the last of Juan and Yananpah Guerros children. He was known to be very kind, gentle, and always telling jokes and stories. Fred was a born-again Christian and never wavered in his faith. He always quoted bible scriptures and tested your biblical knowledge to ensure one learned. He loved his family very much that he would do anything and everything for them. Fred was a master silversmith, selling his jewelry nationwide and with his regular customers in Socorro, Alamogordo, and Gallup. He built houses, mostly out of adobe mud, a skill that is becoming very rare. Fred was also a skilled fence builder and travelled many miles to work for ranchers across the state. Many nephews and relatives who travelled with him to hunting and fence building remember his stories, his humor, and jokes.
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