Go Back to Upcoming LotsNative American Navajo silver squash blossom necklace
Article
1134641Location
Texas, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
February 22, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
NecklaceDimensions
Necklace Length: 31 inNaja Height: 4.5 in, Width: 3.125 in
Material
SilverGross Weight
426 gClasp Or Buckle
hook closureStyle
Native AmericanDescription
Impressive Native American Navajo silver squash blossom necklace featuring sixteen silver blossoms and a central naja pendant with rope twist detail. The necklace has double bench bead strands transitioning into a single strand, secured with a hook closure. The necklace measures approximately 31 in in length, with the naja pendant measuring approximately 4.5 in in height and 3.125 in in width. The total weight is 426 g (inclusive of all materials). Notable for tonal variation/patination, slight bending to flowers, and visible seams at the rear naja tips, consistent with its original creation. Similar example found in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (Id number: 1996.0209.016).Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
No provenance providedStarting Bid: $400
Estimates: $800 – $1,200
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