Early Navajo Navajo Turquoise Tab Necklace Jaclas Circa 1930-1950 25 + 5.5

  
Antique American Indian Art, LLC. Early Navajo Navajo Turquoise Tab Necklace - Jaclas. 25" necklace with 5 1/2" jaclaw drop. A handsome example with good wear and deep color to stones. Historically the Jocla necklace was made and worn by the Pueblo tribe. This tribe is known for the realization of the Heishi beads, these tubular and smooth beads made of stones and shells, which can be found on many Jocla necklaces.

In fact, it was the Navajo who named these ornaments "Jocla", "Jacla", "Jackla" (spellings vary), which in their dialect means the "ear string". For decades the Jacla necklace has marked the Native American culture as a jewel, marker of wealth, element of barter.... It can be found in superb archive photos, on the necks of women and men during ceremonies and important moments.

This ornament has crossed the tribes and the ages, to lend itself today to different styles. We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you.