Navajo Squash Blossom Collected by Virginia Doneghy (1900-1981) single strand of large handwrought silver beads; 12 blossoms each with a four prongs and a pierced extension for stringing; each extensi

doneghy 1900-1981 virginia collection institute silver arts 1920virginia developed published minneapolis purchased single extension stringing filed necklace lifetime forward blossomed 1982 collected handwrought beads pierced complemented jewelry beautiful window southwest indian southwestern group ranged blossom strand large blossoms prongs tufa-cast naja corn tassel center length in.ca collector native late 1930s trip santa caught glimpse fonda interesting comprehensive everyday special property turpen gallup 1955 condition loving wear squash begun hotel occasion strung navajo passion 1982:182 point pieces string