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Wafer-style necklace
Native American, Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo)
about 1965–69
Medium/Technique
Turquoise and silver
Dimensions
Overall: 78.7cm (31in.)
Other (Overall): 3.2cm (1 1/4in.)
Other (Overall): 3.2cm (1 1/4in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joan Pearson Watkins in memory of her mother, Rose R. Jockwig
Accession Number1993.954
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionNecklace of graduated turquoise stone disks. Edges of stones ground flat for a close fit, and strung with cable. Silver hooked clasp fitted with silver bead and cone-shaped fittings, the latter having punched decoration.
ProvenanceLate 1960s, purchased in New Mexico (either Santo Domingo Pueblo or Santa Fe) by Joan Jockwig Pearson Watkins (b. 1924 - d. 2013), Contra Costa, CA; 1993, year-end gift of Joan Pearson Watkins to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 26, 1994)