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Zuni necklace. 2 strands of shell and turquoise beads w/ larger beads of shell a
Zuni necklace. 2 strands of shell and turquoise beads w/ larger beads of shell a
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
Materials Shell, Spiny oyster, Turquoise, Greenstone, String
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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