Artists: Once Known

Tribe: Diné (Navajo) / Zuni
Dimensions: 4”L x 3 1/2”W x 3 1/4”H
Stone: Spiny Oyster Shell, Jet, White Shell, and Natural Turquoise
Material: Silver
Additional Info: From the Estate of Lynn D. Trusdell Crown & Eagle Antiques

Not for Sale

As seen in the Elegant Vessels: A century of southwest silver boxes book (Pages 48 & 50)

The use of dance-related jewelry as box tops is in evidence here, utilizing inlaid shells of the type ceremonially worn by male dance participants.