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Silver turtle ring, back of turtle is cowrie shell, appendages are inlaid stone
Silver turtle ring, back of turtle is cowrie shell, appendages are inlaid stone
Object Number 986-28-10/59672A
Display Title Silver turtle ring, back of turtle is cowrie shell, appendages are inlaid stone
Descriptions
Object Description Ring, silver turtle ring, back of turtle formed by cowrie shell, inlaid turquoise and jet form head, legs, and tail. oval bezel scalloped around the edge. 3.4 cm x 2.4 cm.
Inventory Description Silver turtle ring, back of turtle is cowrie shell, appendages are inlaid stone
Classification
  • Ring
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Stone, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 2.4 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59672 / R-65 / MLLSK / Set / Y0846420
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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