Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1542 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Pinal | |
Other Geographic Data | City: Scottsdale | |
Maker's Name | Allen Kee (ca. 1918-1966) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1952 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Wide band bracelet with tapered and rounded ends; Central cross design (whose horizontal axis curves around to form intricate spiral network) is done in overlay technique, as are nested U-shape designs at either end of band; Short parallel lines extending out from central cross design to edges of bracelet are stamped; Hallmarks of Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and "AK" (Allen Kee) are stamped on reverse, along with "Sterling" and "Hand Made." | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.3, Depth = 4.9, Max Diam = 6.4 |