Lot 168

Navajo Louis Yazzie Spiny Squash Blossom & Earring

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This is an outstanding large traditional squash blossom necklace and earring set from master silversmith, Navajo Louis Yazzie which exhibits sterling silver construction and beautiful orange spiny oyster settings. The necklace shows a sterling silver naja squash blossom pendant with three blossom ends set with polished cabochons of Oarnge Spiny Oyster shell and is signed on the back, "LY Sterling". The necklace itself shows a double strand of sterling silver concho pearls with a total of 14 blossom pendants with a typical floral blossom opening set each with polished cabochons of Orange Spiny Oyster Shell. The necklace is paired with a set of blossom earrings which show the matching flower blossom design set each with a polished cabochon of Orange Spiny Oyster shell as well and each signed "LY Sterling". The set shows no damage and good condition with a nice bright sterling silver that displays beautifully. Squash Blossom measures 23.5"L with the naja pendant being 3.75" by 2 5/8". The earrings each dangle 1.75"L. Total weight of 148.3 grams. Had a retail price of over $4,500.