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Object Number
986-28-10/59709
Display Title
Necklace, 2 strand of silver beads w/ squash blossoms & turq. attach.
Descriptions
Object Description
Necklace, 2 strand of silver beads interspersed by 10 squash blossoms & turquoise attachments, naja composed of 6 turquoise stones, item purchased from Steve Hutchinson in Bisbee, "J" on back of pendant. Length: 68.5 cm.; pendant: 7.4 x 7.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Necklace, 2 strand of silver beads with squash blossoms and turq. attach.
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Turquoise
Dimensions
Overall: 40.5 x 7.8 x 1.1 cm (15 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"J" on back of pendant; 986-28-10/59709 / N-20
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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