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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1572   CAS 0370-1572; 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 Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Wide hammered band bracelet with slightly tapered ends; Band is die-stamped with large concho design in center and set with square turquoise stone in plain bezel; Slightly smaller and more lightly stamped concho design is positioned at each end of bracelet; Bracelet is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Depth = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.3