This amazing necklace is strongly attributed to the early silver work of Hosteen
Goodluck. Hosteen was widely respected as one of the most important, early
Navajo silversmiths. He was a master jeweler and active from the 1890's to
1930's. This beautiful classic 1900 squash blossom necklace offers first phase
crafting of ingot silver. The sound of the beads and the feel of the silver are
beyond compare. The center piece is a beautiful sand cast naja.
This amazing
necklace is not small, with 16mm beads. Each blossom measures 2" from end
to end. The Naja measures 3 1/4" long by 2 1/4" wide. A tradition
squaw wrap, quite worn graces the back of the necklace. The bead portion
measures 28" long, with the addition size of the 3 1/4" Naja.
The string
holding the beads have 2 areas that have broken and have been re-tied. The over
all piece is in excellent condition, but re-strings would be suggested. Similar
pieces are found at the Heard Museum and in the publication American Indian
Jewelry II, by Gregory Schaaf on page 226, Hosteen Goodluck.
Please
visit our artist biography page for more information on Hosteen Goodluck.