Object Details
- 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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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- 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
- Date created
- 1890-1920
- Object Name
- Button and concho/concha
- Media/Materials
- Silver
- Techniques
- Hammered, repoussé, stamped
- Object Type
- Adornment/Jewelry
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