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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1732   CAS 0370-1732; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Pine Springs
Maker's Name Frank Begay (attributed)
Date of Manufacture 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Sand cast ring with narrow band and simple design on face that consists of two intersecting crescent-shapes; "164" (possibly United Indian Traders Assoc.) is stamped on reverse; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 2.1, Length = 2.8