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Maker(s):Yazzie, Tom W.
Culture:Native American; Diné
Title:Navajo Silversmith
Date Made:1957-1984
Type:Sculpture
Materials:wood and paint
Place Made:United States; Southeastern Utah; Northeastern Arizona; Northwestern New Mexico; Navajo Reservation,
Measurements:5 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.; 13.97 x 16.51 x 16.51 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1984.18.14
Credit Line:Gift of Gladys E. Baker in memory of Louise F. Potter, class of 1944
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This carved miniature shows a Navajo man (dressed in a red headband, red shirt, turquoise necklace, concha belt, turquoise ring, white pants, and red shoes) working silver. He leans over a piece of silver, gently removing and melding pieces for use in jewelry. Beside him is a small fire, used to manipulate the metal. AP2018

Tags:
men; labor

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