Necklace with Jaclas
Artist
unidentified
Date1920s
Mediumturquoise, white clam shell, Olivella shell, glass, cotton cord
Dimensionsas worn: 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige
Object numberPC2021.28.6
DescriptionA single strand beaded necklace on wrapped cotton cord, featuring alternating rounded and naturally shaped turquoise beads in graduated sizing. Two smaller loops (jaclas) of turquoise, white clam shell, and red glass beads are attached at the focal point. The yoke is finished with Olivella shell heishe.On View
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