Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1653 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Pin / pendant | |
Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | Sandoval | |
Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Alfred Herrera | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1960 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Large round hollowware pin comprising two sheets of silver soldered together around edges, with the front plate being slightly domed; Front plate is also stamped with large image of sun face in center, encircled by outer band of short contiguous serrated lines; 8 silver cones are pendant from series of silver loops that are soldered along lower edge of pin; Commercial silver pin and clasp are soldered to reverse, along with flat hook so item can also be worn as pendant; Pin/pendant is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 8.4 |