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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1300A   CAS 0370-1300A; Belt buckle
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Belt buckle
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977)
Date of Manufacture 1948
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Rectangular belt buckle with rectilinear scroll design done in overlay technique; "Sterling" and hallmarks of Navajo hogan (the White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and "KB" (Kenneth Begay) are stamped on reverse; Companion piece to leather belt CAS 0370-1300B.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Length = 5.5