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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0001-0018A-I   CAS 1992-0001-0018A-I; Buttons (9)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (9)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Set of 9 sand cast round silver buttons each with two interlocking hook-like projections in an otherwise open center; Silver wire loop soldered on back of each; Buttons are unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 2.3