I need help with any info on these concha belts

These belts we’re in a box of stuff purchased at an estate sale that had a lot of Native American
art and collectibles. I feel like they may be real pieces of art. Any info is appreciated. There are no stamps or marks.
Belt 1. 15528534802881833454216|666x500


Belt 2.
Belt 3.

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Yes these look legit, Navajo concho belts. It looks like you maybe aren’t showing the top of one? From the images these belts don’t appear to be very old. Concho belts are expensive, depending on the thickness of these pieces they would be something like $800-$1200 range.

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Thank you for the info! 15530472346451447743428|666x500
This is the other belt. It has 9 conches. I know it’s turquoise inlay.

If you could please attempt to upload the image again, I don’t see it when I try this link.

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It has 9 conchas which includes the buckle,

This would most likely be the 1980s. It is Navajo chip inlay. I imagine that the silver might not be very heavy? Something like this would $750 - $900, unless it had a hallmark and you could associate it with a certain artist. however, the design is not what a lot of collectors are looking for, the Native American Church symbols seem to be the most popular.

What do you mean by Native American Church symbols?

https://www.google.com/search?q=native+american+church+navajo+chip+inlay&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWvJqTzKDhAhWYw4MKHeXfBNEQ_AUIDygC&biw=1680&bih=895

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