Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1726 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Ring | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Apache | |
Other Geographic Data | Community: Window Rock | |
Maker's Name | Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950-1960 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
Description | Ring with narrow band that twists in a spiral as it connects to the back of the round back plate; Round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set into shadow box on back plate, which has been oxidized; Hallmark "KB" (Kenneth Begay) is stamped on reverse. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.1, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 1.6 |