Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1578 | |
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 |