Pawn Jewelry-22" Silver graduated beads

Navajo handcrafted beads.Featuring large silver beads that are graduated.This type of large silver bead is rare. They have a medium weight and are strung on a fabric. A silver hook & eye clasp holds thme securely.

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Necklace measurements: 22" of beads with 1-1/4" hook & eye clasp (all measurements are approximate)

Bead measurement: appox 16mm x 25mm