Concho Belt
| Native Name | Sis Ligai |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 53-13-14 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Navajo |
| Provenience: | New Mexico (uncertain) Arizona |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Silver Leather |
| Length: | 90 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. John B. Stetson, 1953 |
Description
Rectangular silver buckle and eight oval conchas back with shaped, continuous, leather belt. Diamond-shaped slot in conchas with bar over which leather strap laced. Plain slightly-domed centers. Row of small round holes near scalloped edge. Stamped designs between holes, bordering scallops, and forming a border inside row of holes. Stamped designs on buckle. (Eight conchas unusual.)
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