Catalog Number
|
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1810A,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. 1880-1900 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Silver; Metal: Copper; Turquoise | |
| Description | Pair of round sand cast silver buttons with central turquoise stone set in plain bezel; 15 arms or spokes radiate outward from center, each terminating in a silver raindrop that is stamped with a small circle; Copper fastening loop is soldered to back of each button; Buttons are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 3.4 | |