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Catalog Number CAS 0370-1808   CAS 0370-1808; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1953
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Commercial chain
Description Necklace comprising 6 equal length strands of tubular silver beads, all strung on commercial chain; Ends of strands are attached to small petals of silver flower which are, in turn, attached to short lengths of silver link chain that terminate in handmade silver hook and eye clasp; Necklace is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.3, Length = 27.5