Necklace

CulturePueblo

Dateca. 1890

MediumClamshell, spiny oyster shell, turquoise, jet, native leather, and cotton

DimensionsApproximate: 19 5/8 x 4 1/8 inches (49.85 x 10.48 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust (by exchange)

Object number2009.46

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Gallery Location

Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionFour strand necklace made of clam shell, spiny oyster shell, turquoise and jet with two suspensions of spiny oyster shell at the bottom.

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