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Object Number
985-27-10/59109
Display Title
Bow guard. Rectangular piece of silver w/ stamped designs
Descriptions
Object Description
Bow guard. Rectangular piece of silver w/ stamped designs. Piece of turquoise set in center. Silver is attached to leather band w/ piece of cloth which is tied on the inside. Leather band has a silver button. Some designs etched in leather
Inventory Description
Bow guard, leather, piece of silver withith stamped design, green stone
Classification
- Bow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1985
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
St. Michals Trading Post
Materials
Leather, Silver, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 9.4 x 7.5 x 5.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59109 &
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1923 - 1985)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1923 - 1985)
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