Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Claw Necklace
Object
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Clothing-Accessory
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Silver beaded Navajo necklace with turquoise stones and animal claws
Use
Adornment
Dimension 1
55 cm L
Dimension 2
9 cm W
Dimension 3
1.5 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise) Claw
Construction
Hammered, cut, soldered, cast
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), stamped
Maker
Has a maker's mark of "JH"
Condition
Very good (tarnish)
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-002
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Comments Object History
This necklace was purchased in a Nashville shop (not Lodina). The collector's husband wore it to dinner in Indianapolis with a visiting professor from France, who was startled by a man wearing jewelry.
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: The use of 2 center claws may resemble "naja" crescent shape which was often the central pendant on necklaces. The letters "JH" are engraved onto the back of the central silver piece. The claws used may be from a big cat species.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: