Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Beaded Necklace
Object
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
A silver Navajo beaded necklace with two turquoise pendants.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
20 cm L
Dimension 2
14 cm W
Dimension 3
1 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The necklace was hammered, cut, soldered, and strung.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Stamped, Pendant, Beaded
Maker
Albert Begaye
Maker Culture
Navajo
Condition
The necklace is in very good condition with moderate tarnish throughout and some verdigris on smaller pendant
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-052a
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: On the back of the larger pendant "Begaye" is engraved in handwritten script. A paper sticker has "Albert Begaye" handwritten on it, and another paper sticker has "Pilot Mountain" handwritten on it as well. "Totem Post" is also written on a small silver plate on the back of the pendant. The bag that this necklace is in also includes MM485-052b which is a chain with the same bead pattern.
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: