Lot 2

Navajo Martha Cayatino Silver Turquoise Squash

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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
Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Kingman turquoise squash necklace from Navajo artist Martha Cayatino. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver design with a hand-crafted silver beaded chain and a large heavy sterling silver naga pendant with a large oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set into the center of the pendant. The turquoise features lovely luster and a slight spider webbing to the right-hand side of the cabochon. The artist’s hallmark can be seen on the backside of the pendant with a 'sterling' stamp on the opposite side of the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 24" and the naga pendant measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 1". The collective weight of this necklace is 58.1 g.