Necklace, c. 1900, 18 in. ( cm), Silver, coral (?), turquoise, jet, arrowhead, United States, 19th-20th century, Blending the distinct artistic traditions of both the Kotyit and Spanish colonists, this stunning beaded necklace is a study of religious assimilation. Introduced in the 16th century by Spanish missionaries, Catholic iconography inspired the work of subsequent generations of Pueblo artists. This distinct necklace style is characterized by its strong central pendant, a double-barred cross. Known to Catholics as the Cross of St. James (the patron saint of Spain)

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