Necklace

Date1920s

Mediumturquoise, Olivella shell, coral, brass, linen cord

Dimensionsas worn: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige

Object numberPC2021.28.7

DescriptionA single strand necklace on linen cord with a brass spring ring clasp. The necklace frame is composed of rounded turquoise beads of graduated sizing, with two smaller loops (jaclas) of turquoise and coral beads attached at the break. The yoke is composed of Olivella shell heishe with a single turquoise embellishment attached near the clasp.

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