Description:

Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo / Zuni, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A lovely collection of 6 silver and turquoise jewelry with Native American and Southwestern elegance. Included is a sandcast silver buckle, 2 silver lizard brooches, and 3 necklaces. The turquoise collar / choker necklace is made from polished turquoise heishi beads. The other two necklaces are strung with "liquid silver" beads and contain pendants, one inlaid with a shell and nacre featuring a cardinal bird and the other with turquoise in a classic Navajo type of setting with feather and rosette motifs. All pieces are wearable! Size of turquoise choker: 14.5" L (36.8 cm); sandcast buckle: 2.5" L x 1.3" W (6.4 cm x 3.3 cm); silver quality: 80% to 95%; total weight: 75.5 grams

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#173865

  • Condition: Areas of cleanable patina and dark toning. Some nicks and chips to turquoise heishi beads, otherwise all are intact and wearable.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

January 8, 2023 10:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 26.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000