Orville Tsinnie
(Diné, 1943-2017)
Sterling Silver and Morenci Turquoise Concha Belt
nine heavily stamped oval conchas with scalloped edges, each set with a single turquoise cabochon; the rectangular buckle features a cluster of nine graduated turquoise cabochons accented with heavy stamping and repoussé; signed ORVILLE TSINNIE OF NEW MEXICO and marked STERLING
belt length 40-1/4 inches x width 1-1/8 inches, concha length 3 inches x width 2-1/2 inches, buckle length 3-5/8 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, total weight 338.9 dwt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.