Lot 1

Navajo Shawn Cayatino Silver & Turquoise Squash

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

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$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 Kingman turquoise and red branch coral squash blossom from Navajo artist Shawn Cayatino. This necklace shows excellent traditional Navajo construction with heavy examples of sterling silver beads. The necklace features 8 beautiful concho blossoms with tooled and stamped decoration and a total of 8 oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochons set into the center of the blossoms. The central pendant called a naga shows a heavy sterling silver naga design with 7 total rough cut Kingman turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver beads are spaced by rough cut red branch coral beads with good textures and great coloration. The necklace is finished with sterling silver aglets with 'S' clamp clasp and ring. The artist’s hallmark is shown on the back of the naga pendant with a 'sterling' mark below the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurement of this squash blossom is 31" from clasp to clasp and the pendant measures 4" x 3" x 1/2". The necklace weighs 223.5g.