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Circa 1960s Turquoise Inlay Four Petal Squash Blossom Necklace And Earrings

Western Trading Post

$5,000.00
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SQ4294
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Offered here for your consideration is a circa 1960s Zuni inlay squash blossom necklace with turquoise and four petal blossoms with matching earrings. These items are attributed to Ellen Quandelacy based on style and design. The naja is highlighted with seven channel inlay designs of natural turquoise complemented with a dangle. Each setting is accented by intricate hummingbird design cutouts. The neckline features 12 four petal blossoms each with matching turquoise channel inlay motifs. Two strands of sterling silver beads conjoined as one are strung on foxtail wire finished with silver findings. Completing the set is a pair of wire hook earrings, echoing the same natural turquoise inlay and four petal blossom designs. 
MAKER: Unmarked (as many pieces were from this era), but attributed to Ellen Quandelacy.(1924-2002; Zuni) based on style and design. She was active 1940s to 2002 and also worked with her second husband, Dixie Quandalacy
APPROX AGE: Circa 1960s.
SIZE: The necklace measures 25 inches long. The naja measures 3 inches tall by 3 1/4 inches wide. The blossoms measure 1 1/4 inches wide by 3/4 inch tall. The earrings measure 1 1/2 inches from top of blossom to bottom by 3/4 inch wide. The total weight is 245.0 grams.
CONDITION: Good for their age with normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.