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Item No. |
NA0025 |
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Work: |
Four Strand Red
Coral Bead Necklace |
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People: |
Santo Domingo |
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Artist: |
Unknown |
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Place of Origin: |
Southwestern
U.S.A. |
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Date of work: |
ca.
1900’s - 1940’s
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Medium: |
Red
coral. |
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Size: |
The
length of each strand increases from about 12” (30.5 cm) for
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the
top, shortest strand to
about 17” (43.2 cm) for the lowest, longest strand. The loose twine
ends are about 6” each in length. The bead size varies from the
smallest 1/8” x 1/8” (3 mm x 3mm) to the largest, about ˝” x
5/8”
(12mm x 15mm). |
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Description: |
The
necklace consists of four strands of unequal length of drilled
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red coral
cylindrical beads threaded in graduated order on twine. |
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JMBG Notes: |
We
recommend this necklace not to be worn as is. These original
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twines are
old and weakened. If to be worn, it must be restrung with modern
materials, but by doing so the historical and collector’s value will
be effected. |
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Condition: |
Excellent condition with normal age appropriate wear. |
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Provenance: |
Private
collection. |
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Price: |
$2,500.00 US |
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Detail Photos: |
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