Bone tube necklace with glass, brass, and dentalia shells. Restrung on monofilament. Wearable. 18”. Northwest Coast, Portland, Oregon. Late 19th Century. 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: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, Native American