Lone Ranger Concha Belt
Used 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)
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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mid-19th century
1895-1915
