Lot 137

Southwestern Necklaces w/ Abalone & Zuni Lapis Bear

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Southwestern Necklaces w/ Abalone & Zuni Lapis Bear

Estimate: $350 - $525

Starting Bid: $150

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Southwestern United States, possibly Zuni Pueblo, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A pair of necklaces in Southwestern United States / Native American styles. The first necklace features a small abalone shell pendant strung on a beaded strand composed of purple glass spheres exhibiting a striking chatoyant surface, along with brass and silver-plated brass spacer beads. It is completed with a hook-and-loop clasp. The second necklace, possibly Zuni-made, showcases a lapis lazuli bear pendant, a symbol of strength and spiritual significance. The pendant is strung on a strand of tumbled chip beads in varying shades of blue, with the terminal strand finished with delicate tiny heishi shell beads. Size bear strand doubled: 28" L (71.1 cm); bear pendant: 1" L x 0.75" W (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Hannibal, Missouri, USA collection; ex-Pride of the Nations store

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Item # 193494

  • Condition: Good. Both are intact and wearable. The bear pendant eyelet / bail loop has some patina.

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$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
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