Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1684 | |
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. 1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Oval pin made from silver sheet hammered from reverse to form pattern of fluted ridges radiating from center; Small round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set in center; Scalloped edges are die-stamped with crescent-shaped motif; Commercially made stainless steel pin with clasp hook is soldered onto reverse; Pin is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 5.2 |