Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Name: Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Brand: Navajo
Price: 45000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Exceptional Navajo silver dollar squash blossom necklace. Crafted in 1925 for a special occasion/pow wow. Eleven 3" turquoise discs with silver dollar centers. Dollars date 1882, 1884, 1886, 1890 and 1921. The turquoise is from the Red Mountain mine. Total length 52" plus 6" naja. If hanging 32" top to bottom. Deaccession from a private Washington D.C. museum. Definitely one of a kind. The Navajo word for the squash blossom bead literally means “bead that spreads out”. This tri-petal form first appeared about 1880. Scholars believe that this flower motif was introduced by the Spanish as a variation of the pomegranate flower blossom, and the Navajo adapted it as a symbol of their revered squash. Initially the necklaces were rather simple with the tri-petal silver beads interspersed with rather plain beads. In time, stones were added to the blossom beads as demonstrated in our collection. According to the Navajo, the Naja is strictly decorative; however, it has always been held in high regard by the Navajo and other peoples. PERIOD: 1925 ORIGIN: Navajo SIZE: 52" plus 6" naja jewelry necklaces new items sam's pick silver najas necklaces new item red mountain sam's pick silver dollars squash blossoms turquoise Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

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Length: 58 in (1,473.2 mm)

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Native American