1950s Santo Domingo Pueblo Shell & Coral Necklace
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Description
Native American, Southwestern United States, Santo Domingo Pueblo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A massive white shell pendant covered with turquoise and oyster shell inlays and strung on a coral bead double strand. The shell is attached via a wire to carved bone loop covered with turquoise, coral, green and black stone shards. The coral necklace is wearable and fastened by a knotted end which is characteristic of earlier Pueblo pieces. Size of strand: 27.5" L (69.8 cm); shell pendant: 4" L x 4.5" W (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; ex-Hubel Trading Post, 1930s-40s
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#180415
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; ex-Hubel Trading Post, 1930s-40s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180415
Condition
Vintage, pre-owned condition. Chips and nicks to the stones and black resin used to secure them. Minor nicks to coral beads and strung on original nylon cords. Wearable!
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1950s Santo Domingo Pueblo Shell & Coral Necklace
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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