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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1754C-K   CAS 0370-1754C-K; Buttons (9)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (9)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1952
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wood: ironwood; Metal: Silver
Description Set of 9 round wooden disk buttons, probably cut to shape on lathe; Round recessed area in center of each has been drilled with two small button holes and is encircled by narrow inlaid band of silver; Probably made by craftsmen at White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 2.2