wristbands, silver, ornament

wristbands, silver, ornament

wristbands, silver, ornament

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Introduction

A pair of German silver wristbands; obtained from a Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa; purchased from Mr. Jones.

Nation of Maker: Other
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

obtained from am Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

catalogue card

Materials

German silver (instead of silver as written on catalogue card), copper rivets

Techniques or Format

2 rectengular cut-out German silver bands, filed, engraved and embossed. Lock made of copper rivet with filed end.

Other Notes

of native manufacture

Condition: very good
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-6378 a, b
GKS Reference Number: 818
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

46.2, -90.9