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Bolo, round oxidized silver base set with diff. materials in flower-like pattern
Bolo, round oxidized silver base set with diff. materials in flower-like pattern
Object Number 986-28-10/59955
Display Title Bolo, round oxidized silver base set with diff. materials in flower-like pattern
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, a round oxidized silver base with an inverted scalloped rim, set with 8 turquoise stones radiating around a center silver ball, 11 stones of different materials set around edge, silver cone terminals. diameter: 8.2 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo, round oxidized silver base set with diff. materials in flower-like pattern
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Animal hide, Stone, Shell, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 8.2 x 1.7 cm (18 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59955 / Y0846420 / BO-152 / EELSK
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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