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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1718   CAS 0370-1718; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with pair of larger round, dark green turquoise stones in plain bezels set on hourglass-shaped back plate and flanked on either side by single silver raindrop, length of twisted wire, and 3 smaller round, blue turquoise stones in plain bezels; Narrow band splits into 3 prongs at juncture with back plate; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Max Diam = 2.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1719   CAS 0370-1719; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with 3 rectangular turquoise stones, each separately set in plain bezels; Narrow band expands slightly in area of settings and is undecorated; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Max Diam = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1721   CAS 0370-1721; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Window Rock
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Hammered ring with narrow band and expanded face; Overall asymmetrical shape is that of a spoon with its handle bent around to form the ring's band; Round turquoise stone in multi-pronged bezel is set into "bowl" of spoon shape, against an oxidized background; Ring is unsigned but authenticated by Kenneth Begay's wife, Eleanor Begay in November 1978.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Max Diam = 2.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1722   CAS 0370-1722; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977)
Date of Manufacture prior to 1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Ring with narrow band that splits into 3 parts where it joins the oval silver back plate; Silver band is set on edge and shaped into double spiral design against oxidized surface of back plate; Hallmarks of Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and "KB" (Kenneth Begay" and word "Sterling" are stamped on reverse; This ring is companion piece to pair of earrings (CAS 0370-1498A,B) and pin (CAS 0370-1657).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Depth = 2.2, Length = 3.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1723   CAS 0370-1723; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with single oval turquoise stone in plain bezel on solid silver back plate and flanked on sides by length of twisted silver wire; Band is split into three parts on sides at juncture with back plate and silver raindrop is affixed to end of each section of the band; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Max Diam = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1724   CAS 0370-1724; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1929
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with flat, trapezoidal-shaped turquoise stone in plain bezel set on silver back plate that is larger than stone setting; Narrow silver band splits into 3 prongs at juncture with back plate; Turquoise stone has small drilled hole near one end (now plugged with silver) indicated it was originally pendant or earring; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Max Diam = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1725   CAS 0370-1725; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with 3 equal-sized rectangular turquoise stones, each in separate plain bezels and aligned on silver back plate; Plain silver band splits into 3 prongs at juncture with back plate; Each prong is decorated with silver raindrop; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Max Diam = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1726   CAS 0370-1726; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Window Rock
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with narrow band that twists in a spiral as it connects to the back of the round back plate; Round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set into shadow box on back plate, which has been oxidized; Hallmark "KB" (Kenneth Begay) is stamped on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1728   CAS 0370-1728; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring in the form of a knifewing figure, shown in traditional stance with outstretched wings and legs; 8 turquoise stones (each set in very finely notched bezel) make up figure's headdress, head, wings, torso, legs, and kilt and are mounted on silver back plate; Small fluted silver raindrops are positioned between adjacent stones; Narrow shank splits into 3 parts where it is joined to the back plate; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Depth = 2.1, Length = 3.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1730   CAS 0370-1730; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Window Rock
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Cast ring with narrow band and expanded face; Small round turquoise stone in plain bezel is set off-center on face and encircled by die-stamped sunburst pattern; Hallmark "KB" (Kenneth Begay) is stamped on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Depth = 2.3, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1731   CAS 0370-1731; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Pine Springs
Maker's Name Frank Begay
Date of Manufacture 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Sand cast ring of general open design that includes numerous conjoined crescent shapes; Ring is unsigned; This ring is identical in design to pair of earrings, CAS 0370-1491A,B, although they may not have been made or purchased as a set.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Max Diam = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1732   CAS 0370-1732; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Pine Springs
Maker's Name Frank Begay (attributed)
Date of Manufacture 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Sand cast ring with narrow band and simple design on face that consists of two intersecting crescent-shapes; "164" (possibly United Indian Traders Assoc.) is stamped on reverse; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 2.1, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1733   CAS 0370-1733; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with flat round turquoise stone in center, encircled by 10 flat triangular turquoise stones, all set in finely notched bezels and mounted on silver back plate with scalloped edge; Ends narrow shank of ring split into three parts where they are soldered to ring's back plate; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Depth = 2.1, Length = 2.9

Catalog Number CAS 0370-1734   CAS 0370-1734; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1949
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with 1 round and 2 tear drop-shaped turquoise stones each in very finely notched bezels set on silver back plate; Central turquoise setting is encircled by twisted wire and 2 silver raindrops stamped with radiating lines are placed between adjacent settings; Narrow silver band splits into 4 prongs near juncture with back plate; Silver wire tightly rolled into S-shaped scroll is soldered across divided portion of band; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Max Diam = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1735   CAS 0370-1735; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with single rectangular (with rounded corners) turquoise stone (reused pendant or earring) in plain bezel set on silver back plate and outlined in twisted wire; Silver rain drop attached at each short end of back plate; Narrow band splits into 3 prongs at juncture with back plate; Each prong is decorated with silver raindrop; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Depth = 2.5, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1736   CAS 0370-1736; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi
Maker's Name Paul Saufkie (1904-1998)
Date of Manufacture 1949
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Ring with shank that is divided into 3 sections where it joins rectangular silver face plate; Geometric motif of 2 straight edged triangles and 2 terraced triangles is done in overlay technique; Design is similar to that on bracelet CAS 0370-1534; Underlying silver plate is not oxidized; Hallmark of cloud (Paul Saufkie) is stamped on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 2.1, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1737   CAS 0370-1737; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with large, irregularly shaped turquoise stone in plain bezel that matches stone's irregularities and set on silver back plate; Narrow band splits into 3 prongs on sides; Length of twisted wire is soldered across all three prongs at their juncture with back plate, and each prong is decorated with silver raindrop; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Max Diam = 2.3

Catalog Number CAS 0370-1738   CAS 0370-1738; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Elongated oval ring with feather and parrot wing motif done in overlay technique; Ends of narrow shank split into two parts where they are soldered to back of ring; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 2.1, Length = 3.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1739   CAS 0370-1739; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi
Maker's Name Paul Saufkie (1904-1998)
Date of Manufacture 1949
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Ring with shank that is divided into 4 sections where it is joined to elongated, rectangular face plate; Geometric design of rectilinear fret and series of short parallel lines is done in overlay technique and is similar to design on bracelet CAS 0370-1534 and earrings CAS 0370-1488A,B; Hallmark of cloud (Paul Saufkie) is stamped on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 2.0, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1740   CAS 0370-1740; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise
Description Ring with oval turquoise stone in plain bezel, flanked on either side by 3 slightly smaller oval turquoise stones also in plain bezels and all set on solid silver back plate; Crescent motif is die-stamped above and below central turquoise setting; Band is composed of 2 narrow strips of heavy gauge silver which are widely separated at juncture with back plate; Ring is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Max Diam = 2.0
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