Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1764A-F | |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Buttons (6) | |
| 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. 1930-1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Silver or silver alloy; Metal: Copper | |
| Description | Set of 6 hammered butterfly buttons made from very thin sheet of silver or silver alloy; Round central area is dome-shaped and stamped (?) with series of ridges that radiate out from center; Extended "wings" on either side are stamped in repoussé technique with series of 6 elongated ridges; Rope-like pattern is die-stamped around entire perimeter of button; 2 copper fastening loops are soldered to back of each button; Buttons are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.3, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 5.0 | |