L. Benally Navajo Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Lot description

Native American silver (content unknown) and turquoise squash blossom necklace, L. Benally (Navajo/ Dine, 20th c.), semicircular naja pendant with six bezel-set turquoise cabochons, framed by (twelve) turquoise squash blossoms with stampwork feather motifs, on double bench bead strands terminating on single strand, with hook closure, marked Handmade L. Benally at reverse of naja, approx 27"l, naja: approx 3"l, 2 5/8"w, 153 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: The Dagmar Grieder Collection of Old Pawn Native American jewelry. A curated selection assembled in the late 1970s-1980s, including on reservation and at auctions in Tuba City, Arizona NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES