Squash blossom necklace, from a three-piece set

Native

20th century

Silver, turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl (?), onyx (?)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A squash blossom necklace features a central horseshoe-shaped pendant and numerous decorative elements along its beaded strand. The decorative elements are made of silver, white shell, black stone, and red and blue stones. A squash blossom necklace features a central horseshoe-shaped pendant and numerous decorative elements along its beaded strand. The decorative elements are made of silver, white shell, black stone, and red and blue stones. Gallery G260 Gift of David Laird and Helen Lauritzen Laird