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ProvenanceToby Herbst, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.243.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 261.
Culture
Dine (Navajo)
Concha
Datec. 1880
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 × 4 3/8 in. (9.2 × 11.1 cm)
Object numberT0628
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextAlthough not an indigenous art form, silversmithing was brought to the Southwest by Spanish and Mexican soldiers and became an important art form in Dine life. Dine silversmiths made bridles for their horses, and belts, buckles, beads, bells and necklaces for themselves. Conchas such as these were used as decorations on belts or bridles.ProvenanceToby Herbst, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.243.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 261.
On View
On viewc. 1922-1954
