Navajo / Zuni Bead Necklace w/ Bone Bear Pendant
**Originally Listed At $400**
Native American, Southwestern United States, probably Navajo or Zuni, ca. late 20th century CE. A beautiful necklace constructed with dozens of resin seed beads, 16 polished turquoise fragments, and a hand-carved bone pendant depicting a standing bear dressed in flowing robes. Size (necklace): 29.5" L (74.9 cm); (bear pendant): 0.49" L x 0.85" W x 2.32" H (1.2 cm x 2.2 cm x 5.9 cm); (display case): 8.25" L x 6.25" W x 0.8" H (21 cm x 15.9 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection
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#182888
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Intact and very good. Nice presentation!
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Native American, Southwestern United States, probably Navajo or Zuni, ca. late 20th century CE. A beautiful necklace constructed with dozens of resin seed beads, 16 polished turquoise fragments, and a hand-carved bone pendant depicting a standing bear dressed in flowing robes. Size (necklace): 29.5" L (74.9 cm); (bear pendant): 0.49" L x 0.85" W x 2.32" H (1.2 cm x 2.2 cm x 5.9 cm); (display case): 8.25" L x 6.25" W x 0.8" H (21 cm x 15.9 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182888
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Intact and very good. Nice presentation!