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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0002A,B   CAS 0370-0002A,B; Buttons (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (2)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Pair of large, round, silver buttons, each fabricated from 2 disc-shaped blanks that are soldered together to form a bead; Series of straight lines that radiate out from the center are die stamped on one face and are encircled by zigzag line, resulting in a large floral-like design; Silver fastening loop is soldered to back of each button; Buttons are unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.9, Max Diam = 2.3