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Object Number 985-27-10/59107
Display Title Navajo shell and turquoise necklace. 3 strands of shell beads with larger pieces
Descriptions
Object Description Navajo shell and turquoise necklace. 3 strands of shell beads with larger pieces of shell and chunks of turquoise. Strands are wrapped at top w/ string. 36.5x7 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, 3 strands discoidal white shell, spiny oyster, turquoise, 2 cowries
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms Ft. Defiance Trading Post
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 21 x 1.8 cm (12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59107/ 24390
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)

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