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Catalog Number CAS 0370-1703   CAS 0370-1703; Necklace
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. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Olivella shell; Metal: Silver; String
Description Single strand necklace comprising mostly thin Olivella shell disc beads of graduated sizes and 4 handmade barrel-shaped silver beads, all strung on multi-plied nylon or waxed string; Ends of necklace are fitted to handmade silver hook and eye clasp; Necklace is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = ca. 21.0