Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu 1950's Navajo Belt made of

1950's Navajo Belt made of sterling silver with turquoise bezel-set stones

One side had a hatch mark design (see photo)

29 grams of coin silver (85-90% PURE) total weight

This necklace needs to be re-strung

24mm diameter x 8mm thick

Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu 1950's Navajo Belt made ofAntique solid brass torque (collar) from Nigeria, West Africa. Hand cast using the lost wax technique, and approximately 200 years old! Wonderful worn smooth patina! Inner measurement is 6 inches across, x 2 3 4 inch opening. Lovely simple design, an incredible art object, highly collectible and rare! Heavy, 9. 8 ounces, this could be cleaned polished with Brasso. From a collection gathered in the 1970's!