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Object Number
986-28-10/59715
Display Title
Necklace, 3 conches set with oval turq. stones, plus charms on chain
Descriptions
Object Description
Necklace, 3 conches set with oval cerillos turquoise stones interspersed by 2 silver butterflies connected to silver chain by 2 silver wings, "EIYSK" scratched on back. Length: 68 cm.; Conch: 5.5 x 4.6 cm.
Inventory Description
Necklace, 3 conches set with oval turq. stones, plus charms on chain
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Turquoise
Dimensions
Overall: 35 x 9.2 x 1.1 cm (13 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"EIYSK" scratched on back; 986-28-10/59715 / Y0846420 / N-27 / ELYSK
Provenance
Collector
Henry Ellicott Magill
(1920-1980)
Donor
Richard E. Allen
(1983-1986)
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