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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
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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