Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt
Sale 930 - Native American Art, Session I
Sep 17, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$8,000 -
10,000
Price Realized
$22,500
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Lot Description
Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt
fourth quarter 19th century
seven oval-shaped silver conchas with scalloped edges decorated with stamping and diamond-shaped cutouts, accented with intertwined stamped design; rectangular buckle, set with two turquoise cabochons and accented with repoussé; not marked
belt length 45 inches;
concha length 4-3/8 inches x width 3-1/2 inches;
buckle length 3-1/4 inches x width 3 inches;
weight 607.2 dwt.
The Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.
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