Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1483A,B | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Earrings | |
| 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. 1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver | |
| Description | Pair of round dome-shaped earrings, each stamped with 10 teardrop shapes arranged to form star or floral pattern; Silver bar is soldered across back and stainless steel screw-on earring posts are attached to bar; Copper loop on reverse indicates earrings were originally designed as buttons; Earrings are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 1.6 | |