Necklace with Turquoise and Metal Beads
Datecirca 1900
PeriodProgressive Era
CultureNavajo (Diné)
Place MadeSouthwest, USA, North America
MediumSilver and Turquoise
Dimensions8 11/16 in. (22 cm)
Largest Turquoise Bead: 2.8 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Largest Turquoise Bead: 2.8 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.72
On View
Not on viewCollections
Terms
ProvenanceEstate of Howard D. Gibbs, acquired by Sawhills in 1971 at Schulman auction.
DescriptionTurquoise necklace, 24 silver beads, 84 turquoise pieces, silver hook clasp
NotesOn Loan / Not At Mac: Lisanby
2020-21 Inventory: Y
Shelf/Cabinet: C
Dimensions (H X W X D In): 0.13 X 2.9 X 1.08 In ; Necklace Length 8.7 In
Object Condition: Good
Condition Report?: No
Images?: Yes
Research Doc?: No
Flat File Folder?: Yes
Scanned?: No
Object Needs: Condition Report, Research Doc, Scan
Object Notes: Gift Of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
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