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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1642   CAS 0370-1642; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Headband
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. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Woman's hair band cut from thin gauge sheet silver; Edges are straight at both ends and then constrict several times toward center; Entire length of band is die-stamped with several stamps, including diamonds, crescents, and starburst patterns; Small stirrup-shaped cutout located at each end of band; Band is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Width = 2.0, Max Diam = 12.5