tri-partite belt buckle

Lambert Homer, artist

Cultural affiliations: Zuñi

1917–1972

Dan Simplicio, artist

Cultural affiliations: Zuñi

1917–1969, active 1920s–1950s

tri-partite belt buckle, 1960

Where object was made: New Mexico, United States

Material/technique: jet; coral; sterling silver; shell; turquoise

Dimensions:
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): overall 26.5 x 7 cm
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 2 3/4 x 10 7/16 in

Credit line: Gift from the Menninger Foundation

Accession number: 2007.1482.a,b,c

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Native Fashion

Sometimes, non-Native people avoid purchasing and wearing fashion sold by Native designers for fear of cultural appropriation. In general, supporting Indigenous designers is encouraged. Natives and non-Natives can buy and wear jewelry, accessories, and clothing made by Native people. The jingle chain accessories are an exception and should only be worn by Natives due to their sacred and spiritual nature. If you are unsure whether a non-Native person should buy or wear something created by an Indigenous person, ask them.