Jewelry: Necklaces
From simple, hand-drilled turquoise beads to elaborate silver squash
blossoms, nothing represents the culture of the Southwest Indians like
their necklaces. Men and women alike counted their necklaces as their
most treasured possessions. The necklaces here represent the best of these
pieces, from a time when a personšs wealth was displayed in their personal
adornment.
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Santo Domingo shell heishi necklace on cotton cord, c. 1930s. Ex-Doneghy collection. Just a great example of hand-rolled shell heishi, larger and more dramatic than later heishi pieces. Hanging length 16". $795 (N 1882)
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Very fine and unusual Zuni squash blossom necklace, c. 1930s. Good weight, very nice beads and an extremely well-made naja, all in a smaller size that is very wearable. Schiffman collection. Straight length 23", naja measures 1 1/2" wide. $2200 (N JO/114)
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Very nice small-scale Navajo squash blossom necklace,c. 1920s (naja and a few beads possibly ten years later). A very wearable and beautiful piece. Straight length 19", naja measures 1 5/16" wide. Weight 77 grams. $2500 (N 1886)
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Wonderful silver chain and pendant with denim lapis by Frank Patania Sr. (hallmarked), c. 1950. The markings in the stone are absolutely fascinating, and the overall quality is just what you would expect from a master like Patania. Because of the design of the chain, it can be worn at many different lengths. Pendant measures 2 3/8" x 1 7/8", chain is 23 1/4" long. Total weight 87 grams. $2,200 (N 1891)
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Very fine Navajo squash blossom necklace, c. 1935-40. An extremely nice smaller-scale piece with a nice naja and exceptional small fluted beads, which are as good as any of their type that we have seen. Hanging length 14 3/4", naja measures 1 3/4" wide. $1595 (N 1896)
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Silver and Morenci turquoise pendant on a handmade silver chain by Santo Domingo master (and Patania apprentice) Julian Lovato (hallmarked), c. 1970. A textbook piece by one of the finest smiths of the last 50 years. Pendant measures 2 1/8"" x 2 1/2". $1795 (PE JO/719) Inquire/Order |
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