Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2011 School for Advanced Research.
Buckle and necklace, set
Date: c. 1960
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
Part A (buckle): 4.9 × 7.6 cm (1 15/16 × 3 in.)
Part B (necklace): 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.)
Medium: silver | tortoiseshell | abalone | turquoise | melon shell
Credit Line: Gift of Henry S. Galbraith.
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: SAR.1989-7-159AB
Not on view
A. Buckle: Buckle with tortoiseshell superimposed and twist wire around edge; materials include silver, turquoise, tortoiseshell, abalone and melon shell.
B. Necklace: Double-stamped necklace with twelve tortoise elements and one tortoise center piece; materials include silver, turquoise, tortoiseshell, abalone, and cream shell.
Tribal Collection Review RemarksJim Enote and Octavius Seowtewa during collection review visit December 7 and 8, 2010 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 5”): The materials used are silver, abalone, melon shell (identified as “cream shell” in the current catalog description), tortoiseshell, and turquoise. The technique used is raised channel inlay. The turtle’s heads, feet, and tails are inlaid with dark tortoiseshell. There is a bird beak hallmark stamped on the back of the necklace.
In Collection(s)
Bibliography:
Santa Fe Indian Market
- Pg. 62
- Fig. N/A
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