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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1536   CAS 0370-1536; 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 Sand cast bracelet with medium-width band; Deep groove running entire length of band gives appearance of two narrower bands soldered together; Each half of the band is die-stamped with groups of chevrons in the center and at either end; Ends of band are slightly expanded and stamped with radiating lines on the edges; Bracelet is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Depth = 4.8, Max Diam = 6.9