wristbands, silver, ornament

wristbands, silver, ornament

wristbands, silver, ornament

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Introduction

A pair of decorated 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 a Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

catalogue card

Materials

German silver

Techniques or Format

2 rectengular cut-out German silver bands, compass-outlines, engraved, embossed, bevel edges

Other Notes

of native manufacture

Condition: very good
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-6377 a, b
GKS Reference Number: 820
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

43.6, -71.9