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BroochD3.151

Circular, convex, silver brooch with scalloped edges and concentric bands of geometric cut-outs and etched designs; circular cut-out in the centre.

Culture
Haudenosaunee
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.83

Silver cast brooch consisting of a hollow circle in center, flanked by diamond shapes, completed with radiating wavy lines. The shape is that of a Navajo ketoh (bow guard or wrist guard). Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.87

Silver brooch/pendant, circular in shape, with numerous turquoises is held in place with bezels. Cluster formation; close relationship to the form of buttons. Circular with scalloped edge surrounding a circular sunburst design of turquoise. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp along with a loop to make a pendant.

Culture
Zuni
Material
turquoise mineral and silver metal
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.88

Silver brooch, in an oval shape, with alternating large rectangles of turquoise and narrow rectangles of red shell mounted in a plain bezel with a separate thin silver frame for each fragment of stone or shell. Ceremonial dancer figure in open oval center panel. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Zuni
Material
turquoise mineral, silver metal and shell
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.89

Silver brooch, circular in shape, with numerous turquoises affixed to bezels. Cluster formation; center cluster of turquoise outlined by twisted wire rings. Outer border consist of swirls of silver with turquoise in the center of each. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Zuni
Material
silver metal and turquoise mineral
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.90

Silver, cutout brooch, circular in shape, with numerous turquoise pieces set in bezels. Needle point formation, spoke design with a four pointed star in the middle. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Zuni
Material
turquoise mineral and silver metal
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.91

Silver, cutout brooch in the form of a stylized animal figure with long ears, torso and tail. The features are very geometrical in shape. The back has a pin and clasp.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.97

Silver, cutout brooch in the form of a stylized running horse with flying mane and tail. The back has a pin and clasp. Stamped in the back is ‘Navajo’.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Window Rock, Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.98

Silver, cutout brooch in the form of a stylized figure consisting of a "rainbow" design - represents a ceremonial dancer doing a backbend. The features are very geometrical in shape. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Window Rock, Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochK2.90

Brooch made from a contemporary reproduction of an Akan style cast gold weight. The brooch is in the shape of a ceremonial sword, which has a pin attached to the back. While both the cross-guard and the pommel are rounded, the latter has a point at the tip end. From the base of the blade near the handle to the tip end that curves upward, there are the following: a concentric circle, two cut out circles, a cut out x-shape, a cut out large circle, and three cut out small circles. Three protrusions extend from the bottom base end while the curved tip is grooved at the centre.

Culture
Akan and Asante
Material
brass metal
Made in
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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