Necklace

Necklace

91.222 A & B A - Silver necklace with silver, turquoise, onyx, coral and mother of pearl humming birds and flowers inlaid. Squash blossom style, 4 humming birds on each side. Large pendant has humming bird and 3 flowers, 4 small humming birds are matched pairs from top, 1st pair has yellow wings with red tips-2nd pair has white wings with red tips-3rd pair has abalone shell wings with turquoise tips-4th pair has black wings with white inset and turquoise tips. Silver beads are wire strung attached to humming birds with welded spacers, second strand of silver beads is attached at top of humming birds and attached to spacers. Clasp is hook and eye style. B -Zuni Inlay Ring of two flowers with (2) silver beads. Engraved "RAW Zuni"
  • Object: Necklace
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: A - Overall length 15 1/4"; Large pendant 3" wide; 2 7/16" long B - 1 3/4" long; 1" wide
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Zuni
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Anthony and Alma Taveggia
  • Catalog #: 91.222