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Bolo, an oxidized silver shield with raised roadrunner motif and inlaid figure
Bolo, an oxidized silver shield with raised roadrunner motif and inlaid figure
Object Number 986-28-10/59943
Display Title Bolo, an oxidized silver shield with raised roadrunner motif and inlaid figure
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, an oxidized silver shield with a triangular raised rim, set with a triangular raised rim, set with mother-of-pearl oval inlaid with woman's figure(katsina?) in different materials, silver terminals, "by Abby '82" on back. 9.3 x 7.2 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo, an oxidized silver shield with raised roadrunner motif and inlaid figure
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Animal hide, Stone, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 51.5 x 7.3 x 1.7 cm (20 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "by Abby" on back; 986-28-10/59943 / by Abby '82 / Y0846426 / BO-138 / NLLSK
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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