Necklace with Pre-Columbian Artifact
Artist
Ron Ho(American, born 1936)American, born 1936
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Necklace with Pre-Columbian Artifact
Date1970
MediumShell artifact, shells, bone beads, sterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 11 × 6 7/8 × 13/16 in. (28 × 17.5 × 2 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Rotasa Collection Trust
Object number2025.519
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Stamped on verso: RON HO
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