Concha Belt
Attributed to
John Gordon Leak
Dateca. 1959
Mediumsilver, Blue Gem turquoise, stone, leather
Dimensions2 1/4 × 40 7/8 × 5/8 in. (5.7 × 103.8 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. D. T. Beals
Object numberPC1969.9.5
DescriptionA silver Zuni concha belt with a leather strap and eighteen conchas, crafted with Blue Gem turquoise and black stone channel inlay motifs. The nine oval conchas, including the buckle, showcase the Rainbow Man motif—a figure with bent, outstretched arms, wearing a skirt and headdress. Alternating with these are nine bowtie-shaped conchas adorned with sun faces and rays. The buckle is larger than the other conchas.On View
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