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1985.49.215

Amulet arm ornament. Penannular, made of strip of silver. There is circular central turquoise embedded, and it is decorated with engraved crescent, star, swastika, and arrow designs. [ILL [OPS move] 30/10/2017]

1985.49.215

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet arm ornament. Penannular, made of strip of silver. There is circular central turquoise embedded, and it is decorated with engraved crescent, star, swastika, and arrow designs. [ILL [OPS move] 30/10/2017]
Cultural groups
Hopi
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Turquoise Stone, Material Silver Metal, Process Inlaid, Process Incised, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 60 x 48 x 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.49.215

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Arm Ornament

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