Lone Ranger Concha Belt

Used by Jay Silverheels (1912 - 1980)

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Jay Silverheels (1912 - 1980)

Dateca. 1960

Mediumsilver, jet, mother-of-pearl, coral, Bisbee turquoise, 14K gold, leather

DimensionsBelt: 53 1/2 in. (135.9 cm)
Oval Conchas: 6 × 4 5/8 in. (15.2 × 11.7 cm)
Buckle: 6 × 4 3/4 in. (15.2 × 12.1 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Joanna G. Petas-Schiffman in memory of Jacob Schiffman

Object numberPC2013.49.5

DescriptionAn Apache Gaan Dancer "Chief's Pow Wow" belt. It is composed of six silver oval conchas and one silver bow shaped buckle. The pieces are inlaid with black jet stone, iridescent mother-of-pearl, coral, Bisbee turquoise, and gold. They are strung onto a leather strap.

The belt was owned and worn by Jay Silverheels, Mohawk, who played Tonto on the hit television series, "The Lone Ranger."

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