Zuni Tree Branch Leaf Squash Blossom Necklace
Namenecklace
Date1930-1974
Mediumsilver, turquoise
DimensionsFlat length 35 cm; leaf, length 3.5 cm x width 1.5 cm; nadja height 5.5 cm, width 6.5 cm; average petit point .6 cm x .2 cm; silver bead diameter .9 cm x height .7 cm.
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureZuni
Object numberA2019-2-15
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand fabricated; necklace made up of 14 silver beads on end of single strand, then necklace braches out to double strands, each with total of 45 silver beads; six stylized leaves on each set of double strands, evenly spaced, attached to strands with silver loops on reverse of leaves; each leaf has narrow wire rod stem and silver blossom at end and nine petit point turquoise stones set in serrated bezels; nadja has 56 petit point turquoise stones set in serrated bezels in stylized leaf design, with squash blossom leaf, pendant from center of nadja; turquoise is bright blue and one dark green; silver hook and eye closure.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.
1998
1970-1974
1970s
c. 1900-1940
ca. 1920s