Sold for $875

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Kewa Mosaic Inlay Jewelry

late 20th century

lot of 3, includes:

a ten-strand necklace, strung with heishi; features a shell pendant with turquoise inlaid in a chevron pattern; not marked
necklace length24-3/4 inches, pendant length 4-5/8 inches x width 3-1/2 inches, total weight 113.1 dwt.

a shell bangle with mosaic inlay turquoise; not marked
circumference 7 inches, weight 29.9 dwt.

a pair of shell post earrings inlaid with turquoise, jet, and shell in a chevron pattern; not marked
drop length 3 inches, each, combined weight 8.6 dwt.

Property from the Solon A. Ellison Revocable Trust, Placitas, New Mexico

Condition Report

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