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Necklace with Turquoise and Metal Beads
Necklace with Turquoise and Metal Beads
Necklace with Turquoise and Metal Beads

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.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.72
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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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