Native American Tufa Cast Necklace with Morenci Turquoise

The pendant measures 4 1/2 inches (not including drops ) by 2 inches at it widest. The pendant has tufa cast decoration of a double arrow with sawtooth decoration on the bottom and on the bale. The pendant has 3 1 1/2 inch drops on the bottom. There is also a bezel set piece of turquoise possibly Morenci hanging in the inside curve of the pendant. The pendant is marked 'Sterling' on the back along with the maker's mark 'JH'. There are several Native American silversmiths that use this mark.

The pendant hangs from a handmade 'long short' chain which is 23 inches in length bringing the overall drop of the pendant and chain including the drops on the necklace to 17 1/2 inches.

The necklace and chain have not been polished since many collectors prefer the original patina. Use the 'larger picture' mode to get a close look at this necklace.

Item ID: 12644