1970's wired beaded belt

[Lynn Marrapodi]

I acquired this while shopping for a photoshoot some time in the 1970-80 time period.I would be so grateful
if if anyone recognizes it any way! It is 30in long and 3 in wide...clasps are sterling.
Thank you in advance!

 

[poisson_rouge]

Do you mean that you purchased it in the 1970s/80s, or it is definitely from that time? Without context, I actually would have guessed this was much older. From the pictures it looks like the nails/rivets might be handmade?

It looks like it could be Native American beadwork (the hand etched sterling makes me think that, too). If you can't get more insight from others here, you might give antiques dealers a try instead of fashion boards

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Thank you so much for your message.
I thought it was much older also...and I did reach out to several Native American dealers...before joining this site...and no one was able to identify it. It has been a true conundrum.

 

[poisson_rouge]

Oh, wild. Where did you buy it? Can you post more pictures of the clasp? It looks like it has like a pin/hook/hinge thing going on. It's driving me crazy because I know I've encountered one like it before, but can't think of where.

It's really a beautiful piece. Would love to hear if you're able to find out more.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

You are right about the clasp! The 2 ends slipped into each other...and there was kind of a long "nail" that held the silver clasp together. I cannot find that "nail" piece. I recently reached out on another site dealing in Native American beads and artifacts, and I will definitely update you when I get any info. I am so pleased that you may have seen one before...and hopefully you have a better memory than I do!
Thank you again for your contact! Best, Lynn

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I agree it looks older may be Native American or Central American. I have seen that type or clasp on Afghan and Moroccan jewelry.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Do you mean that you purchased it in the 1970s/80s, or it is definitely from that time? Without context, I actually would have guessed this was much older. From the pictures it looks like the nails/rivets might be handmade?

It looks like it could be Native American beadwork (the hand etched sterling makes me think that, too). If you can't get more insight from others here, you might give antiques dealers a try instead of fashion boards

Thank you so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Thank you all so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

Oh, wild. Where did you buy it? Can you post more pictures of the clasp? It looks like it has like a pin/hook/hinge thing going on. It's driving me crazy because I know I've encountered one like it before, but can't think of where.

It's really a beautiful piece. Would love to hear if you're able to find out more.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Thank you so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

Oh, wild. Where did you buy it? Can you post more pictures of the clasp? It looks like it has like a pin/hook/hinge thing going on. It's driving me crazy because I know I've encountered one like it before, but can't think of where.

It's really a beautiful piece. Would love to hear if you're able to find out more.

Thank you so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Oh, wild. Where did you buy it? Can you post more pictures of the clasp? It looks like it has like a pin/hook/hinge thing going on. It's driving me crazy because I know I've encountered one like it before, but can't think of where.

It's really a beautiful piece. Would love to hear if you're able to find out more.

Thank you so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

I agree it looks older may be Native American or Central American. I have seen that type or clasp on Afghan and Moroccan jewelry.

Thank you so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.

 

[Lynn Marrapodi]

Thank you all so much! It only took 3 years!Update! It is an Antique Zulu belt! Sterling silver buckles. Does anyone know what the long pin that fastens it is called.