Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1784 | |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Button | |
| 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. 1870-1910 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Copper | |
| Description | Round dome-shaped button with scalloped edges and fluted surface, hammered to shape in mold; Fluted ridges result in overall 8-pointed start pattern that is otherwise undecorated; Copper fastening loop is soldered to back of button; Button is unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 2.2 | |