Large squash blossom necklace

Native American, Diné [Navajo]

20th century

Object Place: Southwest

Medium/Technique Silver, ground turquoise, ground coral (dyed red), acrylic resin

Dimensions Overall: 19.1 x 62.2 cm (7 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Chaya and David Saity

Accession Number2004.2226

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionLarge naja, eight squash forms with flower heads, and overall turquoise and coral multiple inlays.

Marks Marked "RAF" and "STERLING"

Provenance2004, year-end gift of David and Chaya Saity, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 23, 2005)