Navajo and Laguna Silver and Inlay Necklaces
second half 20th century
lot of 2, includes:
a single-strand necklace, featuring a silver turtle pendant set with a variety of stones in a mosaic inlaid pattern; marked STERLING signed by Frank Yellowhorse (Diné)
necklace length 23-1/2 inches, pendant length 2-3/4 inches x width 1-5/8 inches, weight 36.4 dwt.
channel inlay; signed F.C.C LAGUNA
necklace length 18 inches, largest tab pendant length 2-1/4 inches x width 1-1/8 inches, weight 72.3 dwt.
Property from the Solon A. Ellison Revocable Trust, Placitas, New Mexico