Brooch Item Number: D4.89 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver brooch, circular in shape, with numerous turquoises affixed to bezels. Cluster formation; center cluster of turquoise outlined by twisted wire rings. Outer border consist of swirls of silver with turquoise in the center of each. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.
Item History
- Made in New Mexico, USA
- Collected by Madeleine Bronsdon during 1968
- Owned by Enchanted Mesa Indian Arts before August 1968
- Received from Enchanted Mesa Indian Arts (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during August 1968
What
- Name
- Brooch
- Identification Number
- D4.89
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- silver metal and turquoise mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, twisted and soldered
- Overall
- height 0.5 cm, diameter 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zuni
- Field Collector
- Madeleine Bronsdon
- Previous Owner
- Enchanted Mesa Indian Arts
- Received from
- Enchanted Mesa Indian Arts (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Mexico, USA
When
- Collection Date
- during 1968
- Ownership Date
- before August 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1968
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 87
- Accession Number
- 0147/0001