Button and concho/concha

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Date created: 1890-1930

Culture/People: Diné (Navajo)
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Lender: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); lent to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1945; purchased by MAI from Joseph Keppler in 1947.
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Place: New Mexico; USA

See related items: Diné (Navajo); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/7057
Barcode: 207057.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Button and concho/concha
Media/Materials: Silver
Techniques: Hammered, repoussé
Dimensions: 3.40 to 5.50 cm diam.

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws645054b64-9048-48b2-8e17-6a7f0304f73c

Record ID: NMAI_221209