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Bolo, heavy silver shield with stamped design, inlaid turquoise and coral
Bolo, heavy silver shield with stamped design, inlaid turquoise and coral
Object Number 986-28-10/59866
Display Title Bolo, heavy silver shield with stamped design, inlaid turquoise and coral
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, heavy silver shield with stamped design around edge & fan design in 2 opposite corners, 8 stones set around coral centerpiece, terminals: 2 turquoise nuggets circled by twisted wire hung from silver cones. 7.5 x 5.2 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo, heavy silver shield with stamped design, inlaid turquoise and coral
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 49.5 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm (19 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59866 / BO-30 / Y846420
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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