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Navajo necklace. 1 strand of shell beads w/ larger beads of shell, turquoise and
Navajo necklace. 1 strand of shell beads w/ larger beads of shell, turquoise and
Object Number 985-27-10/59091
Display Title Navajo necklace. 1 strand of shell beads w/ larger beads of shell, turquoise and
Descriptions
Object Description Navajo necklace. 1 strand of shell beads w/ larger beads of shell, turquoise and jet(?). Coral beads at neck. 39.8x4.2 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, discoidal shell, coral near tie, turquoise, spiny oyster, stone
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
Materials Shell, Coral, Turquoise, Spiny oyster, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 37.8 x 9 x 2 cm (14 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59091/ 24389
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)

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