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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0001-0024A-F   CAS 1992-0001-0024A-F; Buttons (6)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (6)
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 6 round silver buttons hammered to shallow hemispherical shapes and stamped around edge with rope-like design, each set with one round, polished spider web turquoise stone in plain bezel; Silver wire loop soldered on back of each button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 2.3