Navajo Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt
second quarter 20th century
six oval conchas alternate with five matching butterflies; heavily stamped rectangular buckle with stamped and repousséd insect anchor points accentuated by four turquoise cabochons; not marked
belt length 41 inches, concha height 3-1/4 inches x width 3-1/2 inches, butterfly height 2-5/8 inches x width 1-1/8 inches, buckle height 3 inches x width 3-1/2 inches, total weight 385.9 dwt.