Abalone and Clamshell necklace

Abalone and Clamshell necklace

Abalone and Clam shell bead necklace
  • Object: Abalone and Clamshell necklace
  • Artist: Julia Parker
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 64cmL
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Pomo/ Coast Miwok
  • Cultural Context: "Julia Parker, an Indian cultural demonstrator since 1960, continues to preserve the customs and traditions of her Kashaya Pomo/Coast Miwok ancestors, as well as those of her husband's Yosemite Miwok/ Pauite family." Excerpt from her signed and printed postcard. She is an enrolled citizen with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. ~YR 8/12/24
  • Donor: Sharon Koch
  • Catalog #: 114.094