Necklace before 1910

This Navajo (Diné) necklace, made before 1910, is composed of a string of silver beads and features a pendant in the shape of a crescent moon with two hands at the bottom. The hands are a symbol of protection and power, while the crescent moon represents the sky and the heavens. The necklace is a beautiful example of Navajo silversmithing and its rich symbolism. This work is currently held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.