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Object Number
986-28-10/59950
Display Title
Bolo, oxidized silver oval, grooved on sides, set w/ lg. turq. nugget
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo, an oxidized silver oval, grooved on the sides, set with large morenci turquoise nugget, silver cone-and-ball terminals, "RLB" stamped on the back, made by Robert Leekya. 7.4 x 5.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Bolo, oxidized silver oval, grooved on sides, set with lg. turq. nugget
Classification
- Bolo
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
Robert Leekya
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 50 x 5.1 x 0.7 cm (19 11/16 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"RLB" stamped on the back; 986-28-10/59950 / RLB / VLMTT / Y0846420 / BO-146
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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