Artie Yellowhorse Sterling Bench Bead Necklace Navajo 925 Silver Handmade Vtg

Vintage Artie Yellowhorse Navajo handmade sterling silver beaded necklace Stunning sterling Navajo handmade necklace with a large, textured center oval bead surrounded by large and small ball beads, strung on a foxtail chain with a handmade hook and loop clasp Beads are handmade bench beads created by the artist, Artie Yellowhorse, a famous third generation silversmith of the Native American Navajo Dine' tribe *Beautiful dark patina (unpolished), small shiny silver mark on the back of the center bead. Light surface scuffs throughout Signed Sterling YH, one of Artie Yellowhorse's earlier marks Very good vintage condition Measurements are approximate Length: 18.5" Bead diameter: 8 mm to 16 mm Center bead: 45 mm x 31 mm/ 1.75" x 1.25" Weight: 88.4 grams J4313