Kewa Turquoise Necklace
Namenecklace
Datec. 1950
Mediumturquoise, brass, silver, cotton
DimensionsOverall (hanging length; brass bead .63cm x .64cm; turquoise bead .53cm x .57cm): 10 1/2 in. (26.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureKeres | Kewa | Santo Domingo
Object numberA1996-1-91
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionSingle strand of turquoise and commercial brass beads, strung on cotton thread, with silver hook and eye closure; brass beads are balls with central hole, and turquoise beads are barrels, both short and medium; beads are strung in sequence of 5 turquoise beads, then one brass bead, ending with 7 turquoise beads next to clasp; turquoise is green with gold matrices, brass is gold, with brown and black, cotton thread is beige, silver is gray.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.
c. 1950
1998
1940-1949
c. 1960-1979
1976-1986
1970s-1980s
Prehistoric
1950-1979