A Floyd Becenti storyteller concha belt, 'Sacred Way'

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Floyd Becenti Diné (Navajo), b. 1960, 'Sacred Way,' a silver storyteller concha belt, designed with a three-part buckle and five rectangular conchas, each depicting a Katsina-motif nocturnal scene, each element stamped with maker's mark and: Sterling, titled on the octagonal portion of the buckle and with additional inscribed maker's mark. buckle when fastened overall: height 3 1/8in, width 15 3/4in; each concha 3 1/8in x 2 1/8in; gross weight approximately 644.9g For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Floyd Becenti storyteller concha belt, 'Sacred Way'

Lot 0231

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Jun 18, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT

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Modern and Historic Native American Art Online

Jun 07, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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