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Inlaid Concha Belt
Inlaid Concha Belt
Inlaid Concha Belt

Inlaid Concha Belt

Date1970s
Mediumsilver, tortoise shell, mother of pearl, turquoise, coral, jet, leather
Dimensions3 3/8 × 37 3/4 in. (8.6 × 95.9 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Elizabeth Cook
Object numberPC2014.62.1
DescriptionA silver and leather concha belt with nine round conchas, including the buckle. Each concha features overlaid and stamped silver designs, and a central figure made from inlaid shell, mother of pearl, tuquoise, jet and coral.
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