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Concho Belt

Native NameSis 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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