Dublin Core
Title
Zuni Coral Pin
Object
Pin
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
Circular pin with coral stone inlay
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
9 cm L
Dimension 2
4.5 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver) Stone (coral)
Construction
The pin was cast, twisted, soldered and bent.
Decoration
Inlay (coral), Polished
Maker
Lorraine Waatsa
Maker Culture
Zuni
Condition
Excellent condition
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-058
Set With
MM485-056, MM485-057, MM485-058, MM485-059
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: The back of the pin has "LW" stamped on it which is the signature of Zuni artist Lorraine Waatsa
Cataloging: Consulted References
http://www.art-amerindien.com/hallmarks/l-indian-native-american-jewelry-marks.htm