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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1670   CAS 0370-1670; 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 unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Round domed button hammered in mold to form fluted ridges radiating from center; Single round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center; Silver bar is soldered across back and hinged stainless steel pine with clasp is soldered to it; Pin is unsigned; Heavy copper loop soldered onto reverse indicates pin was originally designed as button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 5.8