seven ovular conchas, each heavily stamped and chiseled with scalloped edges; large heavily stamped rectangular buckle with winged repoussé elements accentuating four turquoise stones; not marked
belt length 36-1/4 inches, concha height 2-3/4 inches x width 3-3/8 inches, buckle height 3-1/2 inches x width 4-1/8 inches, total weight 576.8 dwt.
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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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