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Object Number
986-28-10/59973
Display Title
Bolo, oxidized silver shield w/ turquoise stone in silver feather setting
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo, oxidized silver shield with a raised indented rim, bezel mounted in the center, turquoise stone in elaborate silver setting, silver cone terminals, "by Abby" & "WCV" on backs of bolo & pendants. 7.6 x 5.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Bolo, oxidized silver shield with turquoise stone in silver feather setting
Classification
- Bolo
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Animal hide, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 52 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm (20 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"by Abby" & "WCV" on backs of bolo and pendants; 986-28-10/59973 / By Abby / BO-272
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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