Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0002A,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 | Unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver | |
| Description | Pair of large, round, silver buttons, each fabricated from 2 disc-shaped blanks that are soldered together to form a bead; Series of straight lines that radiate out from the center are die stamped on one face and are encircled by zigzag line, resulting in a large floral-like design; Silver fastening loop is soldered to back of each button; Buttons are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.9, Max Diam = 2.3 | |