Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1765A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Buttons (2) | |
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. 1930-1950 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Copper | |
Description | Pair of large, silver oval buttons hammered from flat disc; Series of 9 oval shapes are hammered in repoussé technique and arranged in floral-like pattern with 1 oval in center surrounded by remaining 8 ovals; Copper fastening loop is soldered on back of each button; Buttons are unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 3.1 |