Tarnished silver butterfly pin with etched ridges around its outer wings. The butterfly’s antenna extends from the body to the sides of the wings to clasp the butterfly pin shut. Back of a crusted, silver butterfly pin against a white background. Diagonally along its body is a thin, cream label with red text that reads “67.173”. Silver butterfly pin against a white background. An inlaid rectangular gold-speckled piece of jade makes up the body. Above it is a small cream tag that reads “67.173”

Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)

‘Ił dah nát’áhi k'aalógii (Butterfly Pin),

Maker

Culture

Diné (Navajo), Native North American

Title

‘Ił dah nát’áhi k'aalógii (Butterfly Pin)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

4.5 x 7.5 cm (1 3/4 x 2 15/16 inches)

Type

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.173

‘Ił dah nát’áhi k'aalógii (Butterfly Pin)

Exhibition History

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