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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0001-0026A-D   CAS 1992-0001-0026A-D; Buttons (4)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (4)
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 4 round silver buttons hammered and stamped (?) with straight and curved lines to form spider web-like design, framed by ring of small circles and set with small round polished green turquoise stone in center; Brass wire loop soldered on back of each button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.7