Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1658 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Pin | |
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. 1940-1960 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Round pin with tear drop shaped turquoise stone in plain bezel set in shadow box setting in center; Face plate is decorated with textured die-stamped band surrounding central cutout and simple outer band around outer edge composed of straight-edged and serrated-edged crescent shapes; Hinged stainless steel pin with clasp is soldered onto reverse; Pin is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 5.0 |