Lot #1: Vintage Sterling Navajo Pearl Necklace

One vintage sterling Navajo pearl necklace. This necklace was likely produced by a Zuni silversmith, working during the mid-twentieth century (1945-1960), who adapted the traditional Navajo silver bead necklace into a distinctly Zuni expression through the addition of flush-mounted turquoise bead decoration. The work reflects the influence of Frank Dishta and related Zuni lapidaries but cannot presently be assigned to a specific maker. This necklace tests positive as sterling silver. Weight: 82 grams. Measures: Length is roughly 18" long, or 46cm long. The largest bead near the centre has a diametre of 1/2", or 13mm (measured hole to hole), and 11/16" diametre, or 18mm (measured across the turquoise mounts). The smallest beads measure roughly 1/4" in diametre, or 6.5mm Please note: This necklace has been strung on what appears to be a waxed linen cord; original clasp or chain no longer present. Pickup category timeslot {A}