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Necklace

Arts of the Americas

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CULTURE A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)
MEDIUM Shell bead, turquoise, string
  • Place Made: Zuni, New Mexico, United States
    • DATES ca. 1100–1300
    DIMENSIONS 14 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in. (35.6 x 8.6 x 0.6 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
    ACCESSION NUMBER 03.325.3499
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION This is a string of (heshi) shell beads with additional shell and turquoise pieces inserted into the strand.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
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