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Object Number 2000.23.13
Display Title Necklace of silver beads with naja pendant
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Naja
Object Description Necklace of oval and globular silver beads and naja pendant set with three oval blue turquoise stones; strung on cable
Inventory Description Necklace of silver oval and round beads with C-shaped pendant, turquoise stones.
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1930-1939 ca.
Culture
  • Early Period
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Dimensions Overall: 71.12 x 4.8 x 0.2 cm (28 x 1 7/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2000.23.13; Cushman 81.26
Credit Line Gift of Harriet C. Cushman
Provenance
Collector Harriet C. Cushman (8/3/2000)
Donor Estate of Harriet C. Cushman (8/3/2000)

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