Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1666 | |
| 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. 1890-1920 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
| Description | Round button with scalloped edges and domed center; Single round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center; Series of short die-stamped lines radiate out from center on domed portion of pin; 3 die-stamped borders decorate remainder of pin; Innermost border is composed of short diagonal strokes; Central border is composed of V-shaped motifs; Outermost border is composed of crescent shapes; Hinged stainless steel pin with clasp is soldered onto reverse of pin; Fragment of copper loop soldered on reverse indicates pin was originally designed as button; Pin is unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 2.8 | |