Navajo Overlay Concho Belt
Namebelt
DateUnknown
Mediumsilver, leather, metal
Dimensions15/16 × 51 3/16 in. (2.4 × 130 cm) measurement for leather belt; concho length 5.6 cm x width 3.8 cm x depth 0.7 cm.
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureNavajo
Object numberA2018-3-25
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand fabricated belt in Hopi style; black leather belt with twelve identical rectangular silver overlay conchos, one being the buckle, with hook and commercial clasp for attaching belt to buckle; eleven conchos, each has two narrow metal bars soldered onto reverse for belt to loop through; design is "Man in the Maze," with silver background chemically oxidized black.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
ca. 1900-1920
Unknown
ca. 1950s
ca. 1920s
1993-1994
1950-1974
1930s
2007
2014-2015
1940s-1970s