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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1672   CAS 0370-1672; Pin
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pin
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name KRN
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Coral
Description Round pin set with 27 pieces of deep red coral that are arranged in sunburst pattern and mounted by channel inlay technique; 3 coral pieces in center form sun's face; 12 large silver raindrops are positioned around perimeter of pin; Silver pin and clasp are soldered on reverse; “KRN” is inscribed on the back.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.3