Partial Abalone, Turquoise, and Trade Bead Necklace
Artist
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumabalone, turquoise, glass, cotton
DimensionsTab, largest: 1 × 3/4 in. (2.5 × 1.9 cm)
Cord: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Cord: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige
Object numberPC2020.12.2
DescriptionAn abalone, turquoise, and glass strung set of beads on s-twist, handspun cotton cord. The abalone (iridescent blue, green, brown, and black), turquoise, and small white beads are arranged in a repeating pattern of one large abalone pendant, two small white trade beads, one medium turquoise bead, then two more white trade beads. The abalone drops away from the canvas cord.On View
Not on view
Natural
