String of Beads

Artist:Navajo

Medium: Shell, stone, cotton string

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 15 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 11/16in. (40.5 x 8 x 1.8cm) Other: 15 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 11/16in. (40.5 x 8 x 1.8cm)

Collections:

• Arts of the Americas

Exhibitions:

• Objects of Myth and Memory

Accession Number: 03.325.4350

Catalogue Description:
String of beads consists of a whole shell, elaborately carved shells and stones. One end is wrapped with rawhide. Under largest open shell there is fastened a small turquoise bead.

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