Jesse Monongya
(Hopi-Diné, b. 1952)
14K Gold Necklace, with Reversible Mosaic Inlay Bear Pendant
single-strand necklace strung with gold with differing sizes of bear paw pendants and spaced with colorful beads of turquoise, coral, opal, sugilite, and lapis; promininantly featured is the large reversible bear pendant, one side featuring an intricate cosmic design while the other is crafted with geometric and linear elements; signed JMONONGYA
necklace length 25-3/4 inches, pendant length 2-5/8 inches x width 2-1/2 inches, weight 59.4 dwt.