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Oscar Alexius Navajo hand stamped sterling silver link concho belt/hatband. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver. Fits up to a 41" waist, you can hook it anywhere of course.
Born in 1949, Oscar Alexius is a well-known Navajo silversmith who has been producing silverwork since the mid-70‘s, well over 40 years
In his book, American Indian Jewelry I; 1,200 Artist Biographies, Greg Schaaf wrote of Oscar, "He is best known for helping to revive traditional, old-style jewelry." His stamp work is especially beautiful.
He formerly worked for Chet Jones at Zuni and later Don Tanner at Shush Yaz in Gallup. Jewelry specialist Jay Evetts once commented “He does nice, heavy work with deep stamping. He also has worked with Tommy Jackson.
He formerly hallmarked his pieces "O.A." and now hallmarks with his full name in script.
Alexius was awarded Best in Category, 1st Place, fabricated matched sets, at the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in 2002.
Oscar is a part-time rodeo bull rider who makes less jewelry during the rodeo season.
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