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Object Number 995-29-10/73108
Display Title Sunburst clusterwork belt buckle of turquoise and silver
Descriptions
Object Description Belt buckle from 1970s. Belt buckle of 4 rows of small turquoise stones encircling three stones (two triangular and one rectangular) in the center. The first (outer) row consists of 34 tear-drop shaped pieces, next a row of 32 tear drops, then a row of 24 dots, and lastly a ring of 14 tear drops. Rows of twisted silver braiding separate the rows of stones, and silver balls are interspersed along the outside edge, between the stones there. Reverse is stamped "V.M.B.", probably for Victor Begay. 7.8 cm high, 9.3 cm wide, 2.2 cm deep.
Inventory Description Belt buckle, oval, silver, with concentric rows of teardrop turquoise stones
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Date 1970-1979
Artist Victor Begay
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
North America / United States / New Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 9.3 x 1.8 cm (3 1/16 x 3 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73108
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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