Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1504 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | Sandoval | |
Other Geographic Data | Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Shell: Oyster and red abalone (Haliotis rufescens); Coral; Turquoise; Nylon or cotton string | |
Description | 2-strand necklace of oyster shell heishi beads and numerous short coral tubular beads, all strung on nylon or cotton string; Both strands are strung through red abalone shell pendant in form of eagle, whose eyes and wings are inset with 9 small round turquoise plugs; Metal hook and eye clasp are attached to ends of beaded strands. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 37.0 |