Southwestern-style Brass and Mosaic Inlay Polar Bear Concha Belt
Southwestern-style Brass and Mosaic Inlay Polar Bear Concha Belt
late 20th century
ten conchas set with shell, turquoise, pipestone, and lapis; marked with unknown hallmark
concha and buckle length 1-5/8 inches x width 1-1/8 inches, belt length 40-1/4 inches x width 3/4 inch, total weight 146.4 dwt.
Property from the Solon A. Ellison Revocable Trust, Placitas, New Mexico
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