Zuni Sunface Squash Blossom Necklace
Namenecklace
DateUnknown
Mediumsilver, jet, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, shell, adhesive
DimensionsNaja 6.2cm x 6cm x 0.8cm; hanging length 42cm; silver beads .7cm x .9cm; blossom slide 3.3cm x .6cm
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureZuni
Object numberA2018-3-8
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand fabricated, made with 172 silver globular beads, ten blossom shaped slides, and one large naja, with blossom shaped slide split across top of naja, all strung on silver wire; first 13 beads on each side has hook an eye closure, with next group of beads strung in double strands; slides are blossom shaped with eight petals of inlay with jet tips and white shell; round center is a sunface with turquoise, jet, coral, and shell inlay, with narrow strip of silver attached on reverse to hold slides onto wire; naja has curved arms with inlay of shell, jet, and outlined with silver drops.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
1940s
1950-1979
1998
c. 1950-1970
Possibly c. 1960s-1970s
1950-1974
1950-1979