Silver and Coral Necklace

Artist Michael Kabotie (1942 - 2009)

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Michael Kabotie (1942 - 2009)

Dateca. 1970

Mediumsilver, coral

Dimensions8 × 5 × 5/8 in. (20.3 × 12.7 × 1.6 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Drs. Bette K. and John R. Graham in memory of Dr. Bette Kaufman Graham

Object numberPC2008.21.2

DescriptionA silver overlay necklace with double strands of hand shaped coral and fabricated sterling silver beads. This is an early example of the artist's overlay work. It features a traditional, pottery-inspired Hopi overlay design on a dark oxidized background, with pinprick-like holes or depressions in most if not all of the overlay pieces.

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