Pueblo Glass Bead and Coin Necklace [SOLD]

This three-strand necklace is made of deep red glass beads, small turquoise beads and old silver dimes and quarters. The oldest coin is dated 1892 and the most recent is a 1910 silver dime. All of the coins are Barber coins. Barber dimes, quarters and halves were only minted between 1892 and 1916. They were named after the Mint engraver who designed them, Charles E. Barber. The glass beads are most likely European made.  Pueblo women used European beads frequently in the early twentieth century.

The three strands are wrapped together in a way that makes the Southwest Indian Jewelry necklace fall evenly. The red glass, small splashes of turquoise and patina of the silver coins make this a very attractive piece.

Condition: original condition

Recommended Reading:  Masterworks and Eccentricities: The Druckman Collection; Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry and Metalwork 1880-1950. This book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery.

Provenance: from a gentleman in Colorado