Two Pueblo stone and shell necklaces
Two Pueblo stone and shell necklaces
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising a triple-strand turquoise and carved stone fetish choker necklace with animals and katsina figures (17.5" L), together with a multistrand brown heishi shell necklace (28" L), 2 pieces
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stones and shells with scattered light abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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Two Pueblo stone and shell necklaces
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising a triple-strand turquoise and carved stone fetish choker necklace with animals and katsina figures (17.5" L), together with a multistrand brown heishi shell necklace (28" L), 2 pieces
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stones and shells with scattered light abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.