Massive Navajo Native American Sponge Red Coral Bead

Amazing statement necklace.
Circa 1970's.
Hand made by Navajo Native American.
Gorgeous sponge red coral beads (4 mm's), turquoise nuggets (8 mm's), and gold filled beads (4 mm's and 5 mm's).
There are 10 strands of sponge red coral.
Necklace measures 18" to 20 1/2" as it's graduated.
Center is brass with a 14 gold vermeil and measures 3 1/4" by 2 1/2" and features two natural turquoise nugget cabochons.
Seems to me that the center of this necklace used to be a belt buckle as the back looks like it was buffed down.
Clasp is a brass oval the measures 1 1/4" by 3/4" and features a blue colorless turquoise cabochon.
Definitely a one of a kind and highly conceptual piece from start to finish.

Reserve: $397.00

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