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Object Number
986-28-10/59873
Display Title
Bolo, rectangular shield w/oval mother of pearl bird scene, turq. stones below
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo, rectangular silver shield with rolled & grooved rim, oval mother-of-pearl
Inventory Description
Bolo, rectangular shield withoval mother of pearl bird scene, turq. stones below
Classification
- Bolo
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Animal hide, Stone, Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 53.5 x 5.1 x 1.2 cm (21 1/16 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-28-10/59873 / TH / MYSK / Y0846420
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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