Necklace

53-13-15

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 53-13-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Navajo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Silver
Description

"Naja" or crescent pendant drawn on reverse of card. Ten "squash" blossoms spaced far apart. Seventy-two round hollow beads. Unusually long, probably for a man. Blossoms probably copy of Mexican pomegranate fruits.

Length 54 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John B. Stetson, 1953

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