Necklace
1975 - 2000 (made)
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This necklace is made by an American Indian jeweller from the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico. Traditional, natural materials such as turquoise, serpentine, shell and wood have been augmented with brightly coloured plastics to give a more vibrant and individual effect.
Object details
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| Brief description | Necklace of brightly coloured beads, U.S.A., late 20th century. Santo Domingo Pueblo. |
| Physical description | Necklace comprising five strands of brightly coloured beads of mixed materials, the ends threaded with tiny olive shell spacers and then braided and tied in a knot. Each strand includes three beads of serpentine carved in the form of a bear. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Summary | This necklace is made by an American Indian jeweller from the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico. Traditional, natural materials such as turquoise, serpentine, shell and wood have been augmented with brightly coloured plastics to give a more vibrant and individual effect. |
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| Accession number | M.77-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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