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Object Number
985-27-10/59094
Display Title
Zuni necklace. 2 strands of shell and turquoise beads w/ larger beads of shell a
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni necklace. 2 strands of shell and turquoise beads w/ larger beads of shell and chunks of turquoise interspersed. Turquoise pendant string tied in a knot at top. 39.2x6.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Necklace, 2 strands shell and turq heishi, graduated spiny oyster and turquoise
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1985
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 36.3 x 12 x 2.3 cm (14 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59094/ 34553
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1933 - 1985)
Dealer
Mr. C. G. Wallace
(1933)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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