Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1482A,B | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earrings | |
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. 1880-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Pair of earrings, each made from Mexican coin that has been hammered in mold into dome shape; Original eagle emblems are still faintly visible; Copper loop soldered on reverse indicates original design as buttons; Silver bar later soldered across reverse and stainless steel screw-on earring posts soldered to silver bar; Earrings are not signed. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = 1.7 |