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Object Number
995-29-10/73120
Display Title
Concha belt of silver conchas set with turquoise and coral chipped inlay
Descriptions
Object Description
Concha belt containing eight conchas and matching belt buckle, on a leather belt base. Conchas are scalloped ovals with stylized birds at each end with turquoise and coral chip inlay set wings and feet. Chip inlay region is slightly raised to base and very center is slightly indented against two raised areas of scalloped stamped material. Each concha has oval turquoise set in a silver bezel with silver rope trim. Loops attaching conchas to the belt appear to be brass. Conchas are 6.5 cm high, 8.3 cm wide, and 2.6 cm deep. The belt is 101.5 cm long altogether.
Inventory Description
Belt, brown leather strap, mounted silver ornaments w/ inlay stone bird, turquoi
Classification
- Belt
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1950-1979
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico?
North America / United States / Arizona?
North America / United States / Arizona?
Materials
Silver, Leather, Turquoise, Coral
Dimensions
Overall: 101.5 x 6.5 x 2.6 cm (39 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 in.)
Distance (Belt): 101.5 x 2.6 x 6.5 x 8.3 cm (1 x 2 9/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73120
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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