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Bolo, silver base in shape of bear paw w/ turq. stone and bear claw
Bolo, silver base in shape of bear paw w/ turq. stone and bear claw
Object Number 986-28-10/59850
Display Title Bolo, silver base in shape of bear paw w/ turq. stone and bear claw
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, silver base in shape of bear paw with large oval turquoise stone set above the paw, bear claw is mounted in silver on top of the paw, terminal: turquoise stone set on bottom of silver barrel susp. from silver cone. 9.7 x 4.2 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo, silver base in shape of bear paw with turq. stone and bear claw
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 53 x 4.2 x 3.1 cm (20 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59850 / BO-12 / EYLSK / Y846420
Provenance
Provenance Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)

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