Native American, Southwestern United States, Zuni, ca. 1960s to 1980s CE, signed "C.M. Yazzie & L. Halo." A stunning leather and silver belt by Zuni artist Charles Mike Yazzie. The lovely adornment features 10 silver conchos, each displaying a bird motif of inlaid turquoise, coral, nacre shell, and tortoise shell. Size (belt): 40.5" L x 2.875" W (102.9 cm x 7.3 cm); (each concho): Size: 2.875" Diameter (7.3 cm); silver quality: 94.26%; total weight: 587.9 grams

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Provenance: private British Columbia, Canada collection, gifted from aunt in Tucson, Arizona, USA, acquired prior to 1994

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#182476

Some chipping and minor losses to peripheries of inlaid materials. Stiffening to leather, and some scratches and abrasions to silver. Otherwise, mostly intact, excellent, and wearable. Rich patina throughout.