Navajo/Laguna Coral and Gold Necklace by Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson

Item: AJ5284C
Material: coral and gold
Size: 34"
Period: Contemporary
Origin: Laguna Pueblo/Navajo
Artist: Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson

This is a contemporary multi strand coral necklace with various gold beads and an elaborate clasp. The natural branch coral beads are oriented perpendicular to the line they are beaded on which is unusual for this style. The clasp features two large oval cabochons of natural coral, one dark red, and on the opposing side of the clasp, one light peach/pink. The cabochons are set in gold and the piece is hallmarked on the reverse of the clasp.

SOLD