Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1657 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Pin | |
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. 1950 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Sterling silver; Stainless steel | |
Description | Oval pin consisting of silver strip that has been bent to form two triangular spirals that are set on edge on silver back plate, whose surface is oxidized; "Sterling" and "Hand Made", along with hallmarks "KB" and stamp of Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) are stamped on reverse; Hinged stainless steel pin and clasp are soldered onto reverse; This pin is similar in design to ring (CAS 0370-1772) and to pair of earrings (CAS 0370-1498A,B), although Begay very seldom made matched jewelry sets, per se. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 4.6 |