Fine Zuni Petit-Point Turquoise & Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Lot description

Fine Native American silver (content unknown) and turquoise squash blossom necklace, likely Zuni Pueblo, large petit-point naja pendant with radiating turquoise cabochons, beaded trim and stampwork motifs, framed by (sixteen) conforming squash blossoms, on double bench bead strands terminating on single strand, hook closure, approx 25.5"l, naja: approx 3 3/8"l, 3.25"w, 221 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