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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0001-0025A-F   CAS 1992-0001-0025A-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
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Set of 6 round silver buttons hammered to conical shapes, stamped with fluted ridges radiating from center, and each set with polished turquoise nugget in plain bezel; Wire loop soldered on back of each button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 1.6