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Concho/concha

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of singer and actor Burl Ives (1909-1995); donated to MAI by his first wife Helen Peck Ehrlich Ives (1916-1990) in 1965.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Diné (Navajo)
Previous owner
Burl Ives (Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives), Non-Indian, 1909-1995
Helen Peck Ives (Helen Peck Ehrlich/Mrs. Burl Ives), Non-Indian, 1916-1990
Donor
Helen Peck Ives (Helen Peck Ehrlich/Mrs. Burl Ives), Non-Indian, 1916-1990
Date created
1930-1950
Object Name
Concho/concha
Media/Materials
Silver, turquoise
Techniques
Hammered, repoussé, bezel-set/stone-setting, stamped
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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