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Navajo necklace. 3 strands of shell beads w/ larger pieces of shell, turquoise a
Navajo necklace. 3 strands of shell beads w/ larger pieces of shell, turquoise a
Object Number 985-27-10/59088
Display Title Navajo necklace. 3 strands of shell beads w/ larger pieces of shell, turquoise a
Descriptions
Object Description Navajo necklace. 3 strands of shell beads w/ larger pieces of shell, turquoise and a black stone (jet?). 34x5 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, 3 strands white shell discs, interspersed turq., sp. oyster, coral
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms Point of Rock Trading Post
Materials Turquoise, Shell, Spiny oyster, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 24.2 x 1.2 cm (9 1/16 x 9 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59088/ 24433
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (Sept/Oct 1925 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (Sept/Oct 1925 - 1985)

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