Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1951
Item Number: 221
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
This beautiful Navajo example of superb craftsmanship is the quintessential squash blossom necklace that is over six decades old and 21st century young. "Squash blossom" is a term which has long been applied to a unique necklace produced by Southwestern Indians. It was first made by the Navajo and later by the Zuni and Hopi Indians.
The inverted crescent pendant on squash-blossom necklaces, called the 'Naja' by the Navajo, is found in various design forms throughout the world cultures. As a crescent, this form goes back as far as the Paleolithic period and has gone through an evolution of form over thousands of years through trade and other multicultural interactions.
The Naja is made of sandcast sterling silver and embellished with turquoise and the rest of necklace is made of handcrafted silver round beads and squash blossoms-- based on the shape of pomegranate blossoms.
The total length is 26"--it hangs 13" long with an additional 2 inches for the Naja and is strung on wire.
This item was generously donated by Sandra Schwanberg from her collection. You will cherish this win for many years and many future occasions if you are the winner and all it takes is a bid and click!
Special Instructions
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- The winner of each auction lot will receive an e-mail following the completion of the auction on May 29, 2014 with pick up/delivery options.The auction ends at 9pm MT on May 29, 2014. If you want to pick up your items in person we need to hear a response from you by NOON May 30, 2014 so that we can have your things ready for you.
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