Native American, North America, California, Central Coastlands, Ohlone tribe, ca. 19th century CE. A wearable necklace of fabulous length that can wrap at least twice around itself if not three times to create a versatile accessory. The petite discoid beads are each hand-carved from clam shell - perhaps either long neck clams or rock clams - with a trio of larger beads as the central element and a modern metal disc where the terminals meet; the necklace strand is tied together. Size (necklace): 52.25" L (132.7 cm); (largest bead): 0.55" L x 0.3" W (1.4 cm x 0.8 cm)

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Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California; ex-private Faye estate, Mount Diablo, California, USA

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Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Shell beads are from the stated period; stringing and brass tag are modern. Minor chips and abrasions to some beads, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to beads.