Hopi, Painted, Hide Belt

Hopi

First half 20th Century | Hide, Paints | Item 2668

This is a rare find: a Hopi hide belt painted like the woven belts. I have never seen this in all my collecting years. The hide is soft and supple, brain tanned, then painted in red, green, olive and black.

Price
SOLD
Dimensions 46" by 4 1/2"
Condition Very good with some surface wear
Provenance Private collection in Denver, Colorado
A rare, Hopi, hide sash belt, painted, first half 20th century available at the James Compton Gallery.