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Jewelry: Designer + Antique

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 01:00AM EST
Lot 22

Navajo 'Singer' Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace

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A Navajo sterling peyote/ thunderbird squash blossom necklace from the Singer clan. The necklace has six curved peyote birds on each side of a large center peyote bird. Each peyote bird has turquoise chip inlay on the wings and coral chip inlay on the tail. The beads are benchmade andmeasure8 mm wide. Theyare strung on a link chain with a hook and eye closure. The necklace is handcrafted and is signed on the back of each peyote bird "SDV" which isattributed toWilliam Singer. Measures 33 inches long. The smaller peyote birds measure 2 1/4 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches long. The center peyote bird measures 2 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/8 inches long. Weighs 287.1 grams.

Condition

Very good condition with wear consistent with age.