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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1762A-D   CAS 0370-1762A-D; Buttons (4)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Buttons (4)
Culture Euro-American?
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wood
Description Set of 4 round wooden buttons, biconvex in cross-section and probably rough-carved to shape on a lathe; Geometric design consisting of shield-like motif in center of each, encircled by band of feather-like motifs, carved in low relief on one face; Pair of small round holes is drilled in center; of each button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 3.6