Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace

Namenecklace

Date1940s

Mediumsilver, turquoise

Dimensions14 3/16 in. (36 cm) hanging length; naja 6.5 cm x 5 cm; squash blossom 3.6 cm x 2 cm; silver bead .7 cm x .7 cm

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureZuni

Object numberA2018-3-11

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated; necklace has single row of silver beads on each end, then double rows extending to naja, with six squash blossoms on each side, ending with horseshoe shaped naja that has circular tab at apex; total of 158 silver beads, each squash blossom has 8 turquoise stones in rosette pattern, set in serrated bezels and one stone at tip; naja has 20 petti point stones in serrated bezel, and 12 small round stones framed by silver drops and twisted wire, tab at top has 8 stones; turquoise stones are different shades of blue and green.

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