Navajo Silver and Petit Point Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Cuff Bracelet, AND Ring
second half 20th century
lot of 3, includes:
a squash blossom necklace with twelve squash blossoms and a central naja, all set with a cluster of petit point turquoise; signed FM BEGAY NAVAJO
necklace length 30-1/4 inches. naja length 2-3/8 inches x width 2-5/8 inches, weight 100.1 dwt.
a silver ring set with two rows of petit point turquoise; marked AP
size 8, weight 11.9 dwt.
a silver cuff with stamped edges and two rows of petit point turquoise; marked with a conjoined JP and etched Ukestine Zuni
cuff width 1 inch, interior circumference 5-1/2 inches x gap length 1-3/8 inches, weight 33.3 dwt.
The Chadwick Family Collection, New York