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Early 20th Century
Largest - 1.4375" D, Smallest - .625" D
Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver and Stamped Geometric Designs
In Very Good Condition
Navajo sterling silver buttons are a traditional form of Native American craftsmanship, rooted in the Navajo (Diné) silversmithing tradition that began in the mid-19th century. Navajo artisans learned silversmithing from Mexican plateros around the 1850s–1860s, initially melting down coins to create items like buttons, beads, and bridle ornaments. By the 1860s, during the internment at Bosque Redondo, reports noted Navajo men crafting silver buttons, sometimes stringing them into necklaces. These buttons evolved from functional items on clothing, leggings, and moccasins (replacing earlier bone or shell buttons) into decorative pieces.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Navajo
Year Range:
1900 - 1925
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
1.44 in0.63 in
Category:
Hair Barrette, Combs, Hat Bands, Cuff Links, Key Chain, Tie Tack, etc
