Native trade bead necklace with whitehearts and cobalt from Portland, Oregon. Mixed 19th and early 20th Century beads/Northwest Coast. Excellent, wearable condition. This group of northwest coast Indian trade beads consists of round cobalt, brass and cornaline d'aleppos. It can be worn as-is but should be restrung. 28". Ex. Hank Johnson Collection.
Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient artifacts. Starting with relics and bottles from ghost towns, he later focused on Anasazi pottery and Pre-Columbian. He worked with the Denver Art Museum to verify authenticity, building a respected reputation in the collecting community. View the entire Hank Johnson Collection under Special Collections “Johnson.”
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, Native American