Meaning & use
Concho
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A decorative disc, typically made of stamped or engraved silver, traditionally used in Southwestern and Native American jewelry, belts, and saddlery.
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Her belt was studded with silver conchos in a traditional Navajo pattern.
The saddle was decorated with conchos along the leather straps.
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The word comes from the Spanish concha, meaning 'shell,' referencing the disc's rounded shape.
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medalliondisc
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