1990s Colorful Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace of two strands of silver beads and ten drops hang along the strands, each set with an oval of Turquoise or Spiny Oyster Shell in a twisted wire border, crowned by a cluster of stamped silver rosettes. The stones include green and blue turquoise with spiderweb matrix and orange, red and purple spiny oyster, with one triangular orange spiny oyster drop. At the center hangs a sandcast naja with a crescent and cross-form center, its two ends finished as open hands. The silver has a deep, dark patina. Handcrafted by Navajo artist, Harry Morgan.

The naja, a crescent-shaped pendant, came to Navajo silverwork through Spanish and Mexican horse bridle ornaments and became the centerpiece of the squash blossom necklace. It is commonly described as a symbol of protection.

Number of Strands: 2
Necklace Length: 27”