North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 377

Navajo B B Tsosie Spiny Oyster Necklace & Earrings

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
Featured in this lot is this sterling silver spiny oyster necklace and earrings from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. There is a necklace and a pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a five link pendant setting that shows triangular cut spiny oyster cabochon set into link settings and set into sterling silver settings. The necklace is marked 'BBT' for the hallmark and 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The earrings feature a square cut spiny oyster cabochon set into both earrings and is marked with 'BBT' for the hallmark and is stamped 'sterling' underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace and earring pair is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18". The collective weight of this necklace is 27.6g.