Concha Belt
Artist
Harry H. Begay
Dateca. 2004
Mediumsilver, turquoise, pyrite
Dimensions3 1/8 × 45 1/2 × 5/8 in. (7.9 × 115.6 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige
Object numberPC2010.7.23
DescriptionA silver and leather concha belt with nine round conchas and a square silver buckle. Each concha features a central bezel set, high-grade Morenci turquoise stone with pyrite inclusions, and stamped and repoussé designs. The buckle features eight bezel set turquoise stones, stamped and repoussé designs, and has an oval cutout at center to accommodate the buckle prong.On View
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