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adornment, jewelry
adornment, jewelry
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Introduction
A decorated German silver disk; obtained by William Jones from a Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa.
Nation of Maker:
Other
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
obtained from a Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
catalogue card
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Materials
German silver
Techniques or Format
A German silver disk, cambered, chased, drilled and chiseld out, bevel edges; outlines done with compass
Motifs and Patterns
rhombs and holes
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-6381
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
1117
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