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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1655   CAS 0370-1655; Pin
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pin
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Ambrose Roanhorse (ca. 1904-1982)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Wrought oval pin with central diamond motif stamped in repoussé technique; Decorative die-stamped band of short, curved lines borders edge of pin; Hinged stainless steel pin with clasp is soldered onto reverse; Pin is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.6