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Object Number
995-29-10/73090
Display Title
Sun Face inlaid pendant/pin, on commercial chain
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni pendant on heavy commercial link chain, from 1940s-1960s. Sun Face has both loop for hanging and pin back on the reverse. Design is a combination of mosaic inlay and channelwork in turquoise, tortoise shell, coral, mother-of-pearl, and jet set in silver. Small silver beads are set between each ray around the edge.
3.2 cm diameter, .8 cm deep; chain 52 cm total length.
Inventory Description
Silver pendant and pin, circular, scalloped edges, with multi-colored stone inla
Classification
- Pendant
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1940-1969
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
/
New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.8 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Distance (depth): 0.8 cm
Distance (diameter): 3.2 cm
Distance (Chain length): 52 cm
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73090
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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