Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1721 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Ring | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Apache | |
Other Geographic Data | Community: Window Rock | |
Maker's Name | Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Hammered ring with narrow band and expanded face; Overall asymmetrical shape is that of a spoon with its handle bent around to form the ring's band; Round turquoise stone in multi-pronged bezel is set into "bowl" of spoon shape, against an oxidized background; Ring is unsigned but authenticated by Kenneth Begay's wife, Eleanor Begay in November 1978. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Max Diam = 2.7 |