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Object Number 986-28-10/59940
Display Title Bolo, large silver shield with buffalo head centerpiece, floral motifs, inlaid
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, large silver shield with buffalo head centerpiece, floral motifs, inlaid turq.
Inventory Description Bolo, large silver shield with buffalo head centerpiece, floral motifs, inlaid
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 50 x 7.5 x 3.4 cm (19 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "JR" & "By Abby" on back; 986-28-10/59940 / BO-133 / Y0846420 / YYLSK(SCT) / By Abby
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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