Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1773 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Button | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | late 1800s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Silver; Turquoise; Metal: Copper | |
Description | Round button made from flat disc with scalloped edges and hammered into a shallow dome shape; Series of straight lines radiate out from center forming 8 pie-shaped wedges; Crescent shape is die stamped at outer edge of each scallop along edge; Small round turquoise stone is set in plain bezel in center of button; Copper fastening loop is soldered to back of button; Button is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 2.7 |