Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Shell Necklace
Object
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
A Navajo multi-strand turquoise, shell, and coral beaded necklace with hanging joined strands.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
51 cm L
Dimension 2
35 cm W
Dimension 3
3 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Fiber (cotton), Stone (coral, turquoise, jet, shell)
Construction
The necklace was strung, twisted, tied, cut, and drilled.
Decoration
Beaded (shell, coral, turquoise, jet)
Condition
This necklace is in very good condition with some general signs of wear and slight discoloration on the string.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-055
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: See page 116-188, 127, and 145 (Tanner) for examples of "chunk bead work" with "jaclah" pendant
Cataloging: Consulted References
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: