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Oblong Abalone and Coral Pendant
Oblong Abalone and Coral Pendant
Oblong Abalone and Coral Pendant

Oblong Abalone and Coral Pendant

Dateca. 1880
Mediumabalone, coral, wool
Dimensions2 7/8 × 1 in. (7.3 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige
Object numberPC2020.12.3
DescriptionAn abalone pendant with coral on s-twist, handspun wool cord. The shell is in a natural shape. There is a small piece of coral inset into the top of the abalone. The coral has a drilled hole, and there is a short length of handspun wool cordage strung through.
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