Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Jewelry Set

Article
1167183Location
Texas, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
June 20, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetBrand
Louise YazzieYear of Production
20th CenturyDimensions
Necklace Length: 23.5 inEarrings Length: 1.75 in, Width: 5/8 in
Material
Sterling SilverGross Weight
148.80 gClasp Or Buckle
Hook ClosureGemstone
Spiny OysterGender
WomenStyle
Native AmericanDescription
Native American sterling silver squash blossom necklace by Louise Yazzie (Navajo, 20th c.), marked sterling/LY, featuring fourteen blossoms each set with oval cabochon purple spiny oyster shell, central naja with three spiny oyster terminals, double bench bead strands transitioning to a single strand, hook closure, length approx. 23.5 in, naja approx. 3 5/8 in long and 2 5/8 in wide; accompanied by matching drop earrings also marked sterling/LY, approx. 1.75 in long and 5/8 in wide, total weight 148.80 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
No provenance providedStarting Bid: $200
Estimates: $300 – $600
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