Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1302A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Belt buckle | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Pinal | |
Other Geographic Data | City: Scottsdale | |
Maker's Name | Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1962 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Wood: Ironwood | |
Description | Asymmetrical belt buckle that is open at one end; Opposite end is shaped like parallelogram and is inlaid with two pieces of ironwood, separated by wide silver band; "Sterling Hand Made" and hallmarks of Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and "KB" (Kenneth Begay) are stamped on reverse; Separate open rectangular silver bar slips over belt. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=2.8; B=0.7, Thickness = A=1.5; B=1.1, Length = A=5.2; B=2.7 |