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LOVELY MORRIS ROBINSON TURQUOISE NECKLACE
LOVELY MORRIS ROBINSON TURQUOISE NECKLACE
 
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Artist: Morris Robinson

Circa: 1940's

Provenance: Private Collection AZ
Our Price: $3,800.00


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Product Code: BCMO1
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This lovely necklace is the work of well-know Hopi artist Morris Robinson. Morris Robinson (Talawytewa) was born at Oraibi. He began his career in Phoenix AZ in the early 1920's and continued his silversmithing, until retiring in 1963. He working at several different Indian Jewelry stores in Arizona, where his pieces became highly desired by collectors. He used his personally crafted stamps, creating intricate and amazing designs.

This pretty necklace offers the best of Morris Robinson's amazing abilities as an artist and a vintage piece of history. The necklace is set with a beautiful Natural Morenci turquoise stone that has some aged color change. Both repousse and fine stamp work grace the outer edge of the stone. Two curled and domes silver portions with stamp work and file work add the final touch to this necklace. A hand made chain allows for adjustment on the neck.

The center drop measures 2 5/8" long by 2 1/8" wide, with the 2 silver curls measuring 3" long by 1 3/8" wide. Total length is 25" long. Hallmarked with Morris's snake and H. Excellent condition.



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