Zuni Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Zuni Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

NameNecklace

Date1930-1980

Mediumsilver, turquoise

DimensionsFlat length 42.5 cm; bead diameter 1.2 cm x height 1 cm; squash blossom length 4 cm x width 1.1 cm; nadja height 6.5 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth .4 cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureZuni

Object numberA2019-2-16

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated single strand necklace with 65 silver fluted beads strung on double silver wire; total of 16 squash blossoms each soldered to fluted bead, with petit point turquoise stone set in plain bezel and tiny flattened silver drop attached to rectangular spacer; drop has stamped linear design; nadja soldered to fluted bead at center of length; nadja has central channel with twisted wire and 7 tiny petit point turquoise stones set in plain bezel alternating with flattened drops stamped with linear design; oblong stone in plain bezel at each end; silver hook and double eye closure.

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