Zuni Sterling Silver and Mosaic Inlay Knifewing Concha Belt
Zuni Sterling Silver and Mosaic Inlay Knifewing Concha Belt
third quarter 20th century
eleven conchas and matching buckle, each set with turquoise, coral, shell, and jet; marked cL STERLING
concha and buckle length 3-3/8 inches x width 3 inches, belt length 45-1/4 inches, total weight 674.5 dwt.
Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Erin Rust is a specialist in the Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art department at Hindman. Ms. Rust began as a specialist in Native American Art and Artifacts at Cowan’s Auctions in 2017, with a focus on Native jewelry and Midwestern prehistoric artifacts. She has also worked on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Ms. Rust holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in History, concentrating in Native Studies, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Rust also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.
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