Native American Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace
A Rare Vintage Original Native American (likely Navajo, possibly Pueblo) Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace featuring 10 unique Double-barred Isleta Pueblo-style Dragonfly Crosses featuring what appears to be partial heart / “bleeding heart” designs, or kachina shapes at each cross" bottom. The crosses are displayed around a double row of silver beads. Includes central sand-casted sterling silver naja pendant featuring a turquoise stone with a beautiful ornately stamped bezel that includes hogans and other designs | Each cross includes detailed matching hand stamped ornate designs that appear to surface, peyote water birds, etc. | Each cross is stamped “Sterling” on its verso | Beautiful natural antique patina | Approx. Size: 26” - Weight: 4.83 t oz tw. Provenance: Native American Jewelry From the Prominent Native American Art Collection of the Estate of Ora and Eleanor Eads, Nashville, TN.
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A Rare Vintage Original Native American (likely Navajo, possibly Pueblo) Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace featuring 10 unique Double-barred Isleta Pueblo-style Dragonfly Crosses featuring what appears to be partial heart / “bleeding heart” designs, or kachina shapes at each cross" bottom. The crosses are displayed around a double row of silver beads. Includes central sand-casted sterling silver naja pendant featuring a turquoise stone with a beautiful ornately stamped bezel that includes hogans and other designs | Each cross includes detailed matching hand stamped ornate designs that appear to surface, peyote water birds, etc. | Each cross is stamped “Sterling” on its verso | Beautiful natural antique patina | Approx. Size: 26” - Weight: 4.83 t oz tw. Provenance: Native American Jewelry From the Prominent Native American Art Collection of the Estate of Ora and Eleanor Eads, Nashville, TN.
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