{"product_id":"vintage-tirzah-9-concha-bear-inlay-belt-estate","title":"Vintage - Tirzah 9-Concha Bear Inlay Belt - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent vintage concha belt by artist \u003cstrong\u003eTirzah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterwork of Native American inlay artistry. Nine substantial brass conchas, each measuring 2.5\" wide by 1.75\" tall, are individually hand-inlaid with a standing bear motif rendered in a rich palette of natural stones — turquoise, rosatia, malachite, lapis lazuli, sugilite, and shell. Each concha is a miniature mosaic, the stones fitted with precision and polished to a warm, luminous finish that catches the light with every movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretching 36 inches in total length, the belt carries both visual weight and wearable elegance. The brass base lends a warm golden tone that complements the deep blues, greens, and purples of the inlay stones beautifully. Tirzah's hallmark stamp is visible on the reverse — a mark of authenticity and pride of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bear, a symbol of strength, healing, and protection in many Native traditions, is rendered here with quiet power across all nine conchas, creating a unified narrative that is as meaningful as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong\u003eTirzah\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Native American jewelry artist whose hallmark stamp appears on the reverse of this piece. The work reflects a mastery of multi-stone inlay technique, a tradition closely associated with Zuni and Southwest Native artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tirzah (hallmark stamped on reverse)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-Concha Bear Inlay Belt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, turquoise, rosatia, malachite, lapis lazuli, sugilite, shell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcha Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" W x 1.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Conchas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tirzah (stamped)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with rich patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind estate piece. Authenticity, artistry, and heritage are at the heart of every item we offer at Black Arrow Gallery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944228692205,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Tirzah_9-Concha_Bear_Inlay_Belt_36_Estate_Native_American_Jewelry_Black_Arrow_Gallery.jpg?v=1778273266","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-tirzah-9-concha-bear-inlay-belt-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}