Large Navajo Sterling Silver and Mosaic Inlay Spiny Oyster Concha Belt
second half 20th century
nine stamped silver conchas with scalloped edges each featuring a spiny oyster shell set with a shell, jet, and turquoise mosaic inlay design; a matching winged buckle; marked STERLING with an unknown hallmark
belt length 46 inches, average concha length 4-1/2 inches x width 3-3/4 inches, buckle length 5 inches, inches, total weight 124.3 dwt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.