Clara Martinez - San Ildefonso - Coral Beaded Necklace with High-Grade Kingman Turquoise Nuggets c. 1960s, 31" length

64.1g, 31" total length. Ex Montana collection. The owner inherited this from her parents, and has been involved in Native American art and culture since childhood. At age 12, she took private pottery lessons with Maria Martinez and Popovi Da. This necklace was created by renowned San Ildefonso potter Maria Martinez's sister, Clara Martinez. It was purchased from Popovi Da Studio in the 1960s.