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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1592   CAS 0370-1592; 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 Bryan Anderson (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Wrought bracelet with 3 rectangular turquoise stones in notched bezels (one in center and one at either end of bracelet); Die-stamped design on either side of central turquoise setting includes floral motifs and open lozenge shape, the latter done in repoussé technique and die-stamped on front; Bracelet is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Depth = 4.9, Max Diam = 6.7