Navajo Necklace

Navajo Necklace

Article

1059085

Location

Virginia, United States

Closing at

November 19, 2022

Category

Necklace, Pendant

Dimensions

Necklace 24" LOA, pendant 3 3/4" x 3 1/2" OA

Material

Silver

Gross Weight

7.270 ozt

Clasp Or Buckle

hook-and-eye

Gemstone

Turquoise

Motif

SQUASH BLOSSOM

Style

Native American, Navajo

Description

NAVAJO ATTRIBUTED NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE, having ten blossoms each set with a turquoise stone and a naja with five turquoise stones, each bezel setting with two applied leaf elements, presented on a wire necklace featuring spherical silver beads, hook-and-eye clasp. Naja hand-etched "8 - 9 - 73" and "Leonard Thomas" to back, possibly being the maker and date made, unknown silver fineness. Total weight including stones: 7.270 ozt. Second half 20th century. 24" LOA, naja 3 3/4" x 3 1/2" OA.

Provenance

From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA
Estimates: $500 – $800

Each Jewelry aggregates lot information for discovery and research. Bidding and purchases take place through the original auction source where available.

You May Also Like