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Object Number
985-27-10/59135
Display Title
2 silver conchos/buttons, probably Navajo or Apache.
Descriptions
Object Description
2 silver conchos/buttons, probably Navajo or Apache. Buttons made from Mexican coins. Remains of lettering on interior. "Estados Unidos Mexicano_". 3.4x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Silver buttons, conical, loop on back
Classification
- Button
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Navajo?
- Apache?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59135
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1900-01/01/1950?)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
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