Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Leather Belt
Object
Belt
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
A leather Navajo belt with metal attachments in various shapes and turquoise stone inlay.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
105 cm L
Dimension 2
6.5 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver, copper), Leather, Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The belt was cast, hammered, soldered, riveted, and cut.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Polished
Condition
The belt is in good condition with a few minor issues. The leather is worn from use, there are a few chips in the turquoise stones, the silver is tarnished a fair amount and there is a good amount of verdigris on the metal as well.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-042
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Comments Object History
Barbara Hanawalt and her brother purchased this at a pawn shop in the 1950s era for $50. She was wearing it in Boulder when an anthropologist offered to buy it.
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: