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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1533   CAS 0370-1533; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
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. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Wrought bracelet with medium-width band; Center section running entire length of band is slightly raised in repoussé style and is bordered by decorative die-stamped band of repetitive, closely spaced diagonal line with serrated edge; Central raised area is plain except for 3 small crescents stamped in one corner; Bracelet is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Depth = 4.7, Max Diam = 6.6