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CAS 0370-1413   CAS 0370-1413; Iced tea spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Iced tea spoon
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Iced tea spoon with oval-shaped bowl and very long and slender flat handle that expands to its maximum width at the rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1414   CAS 0370-1414; Iced tea spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Iced tea spoon
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Iced tea spoon with oval-shaped bowl and very long and slender flat handle that expands to its maximum width at the rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1415   CAS 0370-1415; Iced tea spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Iced tea spoon
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Iced tea spoon with oval-shaped bowl and very long and slender flat handle that expands to its maximum width at the rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1416   CAS 0370-1416; Iced tea spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Iced tea spoon
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Iced tea spoon with oval-shaped bowl and very long and slender flat handle that expands to its maximum width at the rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1283   CAS 0370-1283; Jigger
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Jigger
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Allen Kee (ca. 1918-1966)
Date of Manufacture 1952
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Conical cup for measuring alcohol when mixing drinks; Cup has flat base, flaring sides, and rolled lip and is fabricated from sheet silver; Pair of stamped parallel lines encircles sides of cup just above base and just below rim; Hallmark "AK" (Allen Kee) is stamped on base, along with image of Navajo hogan (hallmark for White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and words "Sterling Hand Made."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 4.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1399   CAS 0370-1399; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1400   CAS 0370-1400; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1401   CAS 0370-1401; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1402   CAS 0370-1402; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1403   CAS 0370-1403; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1404   CAS 0370-1404; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1405   CAS 0370-1405; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1406   CAS 0370-1406; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1407   CAS 0370-1407; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1408   CAS 0370-1408; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1409   CAS 0370-1409; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1410   CAS 0370-1410; Salad fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salad fork
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1932
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salad fork with three tines and flat handle that expands in width toward rounded proximal end; Proximal end is stamped with horned moon symbol (hallmark for Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1270   CAS 0370-1270; Salt spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salt spoon
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 ca. 1955-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salt spoon with short curved handle with slightly expanded proximal end; Handle is stamped with 5 parallel diagonal lines and a crescent shape; Asymmetrical bowl of spoon has 5 small holes arranged in L-shaped pattern and is partially enclosed on its distal end; Underside of handle is stamped "Sterling" with initials "KB" (Kenneth Begay) and a hogan (hallmark for White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ). Note: The White Hogan Shop used a casting technique to replicate a number of Kenneth Begay-designed pieces, including earrings, cuff links, pendants, salt spoons, and bracelets. The cast bracelets were often sold in pairs. Cast pieces were marked only with the designer’s initials and the White Hogan shop mark, whereas handmade pieces were also stamped, “Hand Made.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1271   CAS 0370-1271; Salt spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salt spoon
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 ca. 1955-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salt spoon with short curved handle with slightly expanded proximal end; Handle is stamped with 5 parallel diagonal lines and a crescent shape; Asymmetrical bowl of spoon has 5 small holes arranged in L-shaped pattern and is partially enclosed on its distal end; Underside of handle is stamped "Sterling" with initials "KB" (Kenneth Begay) and a hogan (hallmark for White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ). Note: The White Hogan Shop used a casting technique to replicate a number of Kenneth Begay-designed pieces, including earrings, cuff links, pendants, salt spoons, and bracelets. The cast bracelets were often sold in pairs. Cast pieces were marked only with the designer’s initials and the White Hogan shop mark, whereas handmade pieces were also stamped, “Hand Made.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1272   CAS 0370-1272; Salt spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salt spoon
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 ca. 1955-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Salt spoon with short curved handle with slightly expanded proximal end; Handle is stamped with 5 parallel diagonal lines and a crescent shape; Asymmetrical bowl of spoon has 5 small holes arranged in L-shaped pattern and is partially enclosed on its distal end; Underside of handle is stamped "Sterling" with initials "KB" (Kenneth Begay) and a hogan (hallmark for White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ). Note: The White Hogan Shop used a casting technique to replicate a number of Kenneth Begay-designed pieces, including earrings, cuff links, pendants, salt spoons, and bracelets. The cast bracelets were often sold in pairs. Cast pieces were marked only with the designer’s initials and the White Hogan shop mark, whereas handmade pieces were also stamped, “Hand Made.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.8
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