Concha BELT

Navajo Indians, North America

Around 1900

Money

Length: 101; Height: 4 cm

It owes its name "concha" to its shell-shaped curls. These ovoid elements, slightly rounded, with polylobed edges and decorated with incised radiating motifs, are fourteen in number, all assembled together using fine rings.

Hook closure.

A piece of clothing worn by both women and men.

Origin:

Acquired from the previous collector in the “Native American” sale of April 24, 2013 at Quinns Auction Galleries, lot #6.

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