Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1671 | |
| 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. 1890-1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
| Description | Round pin hammered in mold to form domed shape with fluted ridges; Polished oval turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center; Stainless steel pin with handmade hinge and hook is soldered onto reverse; Copper band loop soldered onto reverse indicates original use of item as concho on belt or bridle; Pin is unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.9, Max Diam = 5.5 | |