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Object Number
986-28-10/59696
Display Title
Silver necklace, naja pendant w/ turq. stones, some set into squash blossoms
Descriptions
Object Description
Necklace, silver, naja pendant with 5 turquoise stones, 2 double strands of silver beads interspersed with 12 silver blossoms headed by turquoise stone, "PM" on back of naja. Length of strand: 72.5 cm.; pendant: 7.6 x 7.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Silver necklace, naja pendant with turq. stones, some set into squash blossoms
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Turquoise
Dimensions
Overall: 7.6 x 7.5 cm (3 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"PM" on back of naja; 986-28-10/59696 / N^ / HEYL.SK / Y0846420
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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