Cross pendant

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Date created: 1880-1930

Culture/People: Diné (Navajo)
Previous owner: Matthew M. Cushing (Matthew Marble Cushing), Non-Indian, 1878-1945; Nellie I. F. Cushing (Nellie Isabel Idylyne Ferrell/Mrs. Matthew M. Cushing), Non-Indian, 1875-1958
Donor: Nellie I. F. Cushing (Nellie Isabel Idylyne Ferrell/Mrs. Matthew M. Cushing), Non-Indian, 1875-1958
Honoree: Matthew M. Cushing (Matthew Marble Cushing), Non-Indian, 1878-1945

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Matthew M. Cushing (1878-1945); donated to MAI in his memory by his widow, Nellie I.F. Cushing (1875-1958), in 1950.
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Place: Arizona, New Mexico; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/4879
Barcode: 214879.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Cross pendant
Media/Materials: Silver
Techniques: Cast, engraved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ac01a11f-fa3f-491b-8dd9-b8334769ad43

Record ID: NMAI_229291