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Object Number 985-27-10/59087
Display Title Navajo necklace. 4 strands. 3 strands of coral beads and 1 strand of shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description Navajo necklace. 4 strands. 3 strands of coral beads and 1 strand of shell beads w/ larger shell pieces and chunks of polished turquoise. Tag reads "____salt 550". 32x5 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, 3 strands coral, 1 strand shell and turquoise
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Apache County
Additional Geographic Terms Chinle Trading Post
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 12 x 1.3 cm (11 x 4 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59087l; 24377
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)

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