Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1795 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Pin | |
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; Turquoise | |
Description | Wrought round pin with round turquoise stone in plain bezel set in center; Series of cold-chisel lines radiate out from center to edge; Stainless steel pin with clasp is soldered onto reverse; Remnant of copper loop on reverse indicates pin was originally designed as button; Pin is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 3.9 |