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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1763A-C   CAS 0370-1763A-C; Buttons (3)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Buttons (3)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Copper
Description Set of 3 round silver buttons, probably hammered to dome-shape in mold; Series of 6 crescent shapes are die stamped on one face of each button, forming star-like design in center, framed within a fine-lined circle; Copper fastening loop is soldered to back of each button; Buttons are unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 2.2