Brooch Item Number: D4.98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver, cutout brooch in the form of a stylized figure consisting of a "rainbow" design - represents a ceremonial dancer doing a backbend. The features are very geometrical in shape. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.
Item History
- Made in Window Rock, Arizona, USA
- Owned by Indian Arts and Crafts Board before 1958
- Received from Indian Arts and Crafts Board (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during 1958
What
- Name
- Brooch
- Identification Number
- D4.98
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and stamped
- Overall
- height 4.0 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 0.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Navajo
- Previous Owner
- Indian Arts and Crafts Board
- Received from
- Indian Arts and Crafts Board (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Window Rock, Arizona, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during 1958
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 88