Navajo Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt
second quarter 20th century
six oval conchas, each with a single turquoise cabochon, alternate with seven butterflies; similar oval buckle set with four turquoise stones offset with heavy stamping; not marked
belt length 35 inches, concha height 2-3/4 inches x width 3 inches, butterfly height 2 inches x width 1 inch, buckle height 3 inches x width 3-1/2 inches, total weight 238.8 dwt.