Brooch Item Number: D4.83 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver cast brooch consisting of a hollow circle in center, flanked by diamond shapes, completed with radiating wavy lines. The shape is that of a Navajo ketoh (bow guard or wrist guard). Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.
History Of Use
Jewelry for tourists.
Item History
- Made in Arizona, USA
- Collected during 1968
- 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
- D4.83
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 3.7 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 3.6 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
- Arizona, USA
When
- Collection Date
- during 1968
- Ownership Date
- before 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during 1958
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 88