Dance Bandolier

Namebelt

DateUnknown

Mediumfabric, thread, shell, wire, dye

DimensionsOverall (hanging length; largest olivela shell 4.72cm x 2.24cm x 2.04cm): 21 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (54.6 x 35 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureNavajo

Object numberA1996-1-216

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand assembled, narrow band of commercial fabric, machine stitched with cotton thread; 21 large olivella shells, mostly cream and brown, with posterior end cut off and metal wire inserted through hole, and attached to threads sewn to band, thus hanging pendant from band; olivella shells have natural indentation lines which appear to have been enhanced, perhaps with dye; reddish-brown fabric, dark gray, and white metal wires.

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