Bracelet & ring

Bracelet & ring

91.253 A & B A - Carved scrimshaw bracelet on silver arm band. Three pieces of oval ivory, the center piece has a single red rose in full bloom and the pieces on either side are red rose buds. Each piece is enclosed with silver twisted rope. B - Carved ivory and silver ring. Carving is of two reddish/pink poppies/roses. Initial ND is carved in lower right. Piece is oval shape with imitation rope around the ivory...actually incised silver.
  • Object: Bracelet & ring
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: A - 1 1/8" long; 5/8" wide Ivory pieces. B - 1" long; 5/8" wide Ivory
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica / Mexico
  • Cultural Group: Mexico
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Anthony and Alma Taveggia
  • Catalog #: 91.253