Navajo - Pair of Turquoise and Shell Jocla Pendants with Turquoise and Silver Charm Accent c. 1940s, 6" length

14.2g, 6" long, per jocla. The turquosie charm piece measures 0.5" x 0.375". Ex Louisiana collection. “Jocla” is the Navajo word for “ear string.” It is sometimes also spelled “jacla” or “joclah.” The Navajo and Pueblo natives would often wear all their jewelry for safekeeping on their person. Their extra “ear strings” or earrings, were often tied to the bottom of their necklaces.