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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1578   CAS 0370-1578; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
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 ca. 1962
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Sterling silver; Turquoise
Description Flat, wrought band bracelet with cast, teardrop-shaped mounting with polished turquoise nugget set in depressed center and held in place with silver prongs; Extension of cast section along one arm of bracelet is decorated with series of V-shaped lines; Stamped on interior are "Hand Made Sterling", maker's hallmark "KB" and image of Navajo hogan (hallmark of White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 4.4, Length = 6.3