1950s Rainbow Man Concho Belt
Tribe: Zuni
Item #BC00102
1950s sterling silver Zuni concho belt featuring finely executed Rainbow Man inlay design using mother of pearl, natural American turquoise, Mediterranean coral, and black jet. Each concho is hand-forged and hand-stamped with radiating and scalloped details, framing the inlaid figure with strong visual contrast. The matching buckle continues the motif in a larger, more elaborate ketoh-style form. The conchos are mounted on a leather belt with hand-formed copper loops, showing age consistent with the piece. Early Zuni inlay work with a consistent design across all elements, reflecting talented mid-century craftsmanship and traditional stonework techniques. Attributed to Zuni Silversmith, Lambert Homer Jr. (1917 - 1972).
Buckle Dimensions: 3.5” Width, 2.5” Height
Concho Dimensions: 2.625” Width, 1.5” Height
Maximum Belt Length: 37” (Holes Punched at 29", 30”, 31”, 36”, and 37”)
- Era
- Circa 1950s
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Technique
- Inlay
Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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