Concho Belt

78-12-6

From: New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 78-12-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Zuni
Provenience New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator Adeki
Date Made ca. 1925
Section American
Materials Silver | Hide | Turquoise | Jet
Description

Composed of 6 silver conchas and buckle on leather. Stamped designs and relief inlay on tortoise in form of gods and dancers. Inlay in blue turquoise, jet, coral and abalone. Made by Adeki, ca. 1925

Length 121.5 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Karen Myrin, 1978

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