April 16, 2024
Turquoise & Heishi Navajo Indian Pendant Necklace With Jatal
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
This petite homemade, handmade ceremonial piece measures 21 inches in length from end to end and the Joclas add another 4 inches. The necklace has turquoise stones with a green hue and weighs 51 grams (1 3/4 oz.) There are slight naturally occurring abrasions on some of the rough cut stones, otherwise all stones are in excellent condition. This heirloom necklace has 2 Jatal or Joclas suspended at the bottom of the necklace which add 4 inches to the length and were probably added later, notice they each have coral beads; the heishi stones on the Joclas are stabilized turquoise and the bottom gems are smooth cut natural coral. The beads are strung with string. This was a common way of showing wealth at ceremonials and was also used as currency in the pawn tradition. This art form which, incidentally served as a pair of earrings, originated over 2000 years ago when the Hohokum Indians of present day Arizona found Turquoise near the Kingman and Morenci, Arizona areas. Evidence of prehistoric mining has been found in the Cerillos and Burro Mountain regions of New Mexico and in the Conejos area of Colorado which dates prior to 800 A.D. Indians of Santo Domingo more than likely created the Jatal.
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
