Belt buckle

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Date created: 1920-1940

Culture/People: Diné (Navajo)
Previous owner: Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998; Alice W. Dockstader (Alice Warren/Mrs. Frederick J. Dockstader), Non-Indian, 1921-2018
Donor: Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998; Alice W. Dockstader (Alice Warren/Mrs. Frederick J. Dockstader), Non-Indian, 1921-2018

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of MAI director Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (1912-1998) and Alice W. Dockstader (1921-2018); donated to MAI by Dr. and Mrs. Dockstader in 1972.
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Place: Arizona; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/4466
Barcode: 244466.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Belt buckle
Media/Materials: Silver, turquoise
Techniques: Hammered, repoussé, cutout, bezel-set/stone-setting, stamped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64055dafd-1c86-48ed-9ae1-77a133f4084b

Record ID: NMAI_260151