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Object Number
986-28-10/59936
Display Title
Bolo, silver shield in a figure-8 shape, applied dec. & inlaid green stones
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo, silver shield in a figure-8 shape, circle-stamped & with square silver wire overlaid around the edge, 5 jade cabochon stones set with large oval stone, silver cone terminals, made by Abby. 10.1 x 6.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Bolo, silver shield in a figure-8 shape, applied dec. and inlaid green stones
Classification
- Bolo
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 57.5 x 6.7 x 1.7 cm (22 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-28-10/59936 / Y0846420 / NALSK / By Abby / BO-129
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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