Navajo Mercury Head Dime Bead Necklace – SB#1073

25″ Mercury Head Dime Bead Necklace With Kingman Turquoise Bead Spacers.  Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist JAMES McCABE.  Mercury Head Dimes Were Minted By The U.S. Government From 1916-1945.  These Dimes Have Been Reported To Consist Of 90% Silver And 10% Copper.  

Details  

Artist Hallmarks:  “J Mc, Navajo” (inscribed on one sterling silver cone)

Materials/Technique:  Hand Strung And Hand Soldered 35 Mercury Head Dime Beads (Consisting Of 70 Mercury Head Dime Halves) With Kingman Turquoise Bead Spacers; Sterling Silver Cones, Link Chains With “Hook & Eye” Connector Positioned On Opposite Ends;  Mercury Head Button Soldered On Top Of  “Hook” Connector

Length:  25″ 

Approximate Weight:  189 grams