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Squash-blossom necklace
Native American, Diné [Navajo]
about 1890–1910
Object Place: Arizona, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 10.2 x 43.2 cm (4 x 17 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth S. and Bertram J. Malenka and their sons, David J. and Robert C. Malenka
Accession Number2008.2006
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionNecklace of standard form consisting of hollow spherical beads with twelve heavy squash blossoms; the double-bared naja has fluted terminals.
ProvenancePierce Butler (b. 1892 - d. 1973), Hingham, MA; October 27, 1973, Butler estate auction, Auction Barn Galleries of W. Torrey Little, Inc., Marshfield Hills, MA, sold to Bertram J. Malenka (b. 1923 – d. 2018) and Ruth S. Malenka (b. 1926 – d. 2015), Belmont, MA; 2008, year-end gift of Bertram J. and Ruth S. Malenka to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 21, 2009)