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Object Number
986-28-10/59925
Display Title
Bolo, silver eagle katsina with outstretched wings, turquoise inlay
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo, silver eagle katsina with outstretched wings, 3 tear-drop turquoise stones set on a fan-shaped headdress, 2 stones for eyes, one on the skirt, silver cone terminals, made by D. Clark, a 70-year old man. 8.9 x 10 cm.
Inventory Description
Bolo, silver eagle katsina with outstretched wings, turquoise inlay
Classification
- Bolo
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
D. Clark
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 55 x 10 x 1.7 cm (21 5/8 x 3 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-28-10/59925 / Y0846420 / BO-110 / REYSK
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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