Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Naja Necklace
Object
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
A beaded silver Navajo necklace with large rectangular pendants, a silver crescent, and turquoise stones.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
38 cm L
Dimension 2
34 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The necklace was hammered, cut, soldered, and cast.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Pendant, Bead (silver), Engraved
Condition
Very good condition with moderate tarnish throughout.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-044
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: This necklace includes a "naja" (silver crescent form) typical of Navajo jewelry.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: