Legendary award winning Zuni Pueblo artist Edith Tsabethsaye created this amazing needlepoint lone mtn or sleeping beauty turquoise (her favorite turquoise to work with) link concha belt . She is truly one of the great innovators of this style of jewelry taking it to a new level by cutting stone into a high dome crescent shape that is immediately recognized in it's complexity and quality as her work....buckle measures 1.5" x 2.25"...it has an interesting extender on the hook which allows an extra inch if needed.....11 conchas measuring 1.25" x 1.75 ....11 butterfly small ovals in between measure 7/8" x 5/8"....total length measurement 32" plus the extender aalowing extra inch+.....an incredible piece for any sophisticated collection .....Museum worthy! |