{"product_id":"needlepoint-squash-blossom-with-complete-provenance-by-l-kendy","title":"Needlepoint Squash Blossom and Earrings with Provenance and Original Presentation Box by Lorraine Kendy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigned Lorraine Kendy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sterling silver needlepoint turquoise squash blossom necklace with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal matching earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by an extraordinary provenance archive rarely found with Native American jewelry. This is a collector’s dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable set remains together with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal October 25, 1977 sales receipt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Nations Trading Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting the purchase of the necklace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the matching earrings, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea significant investment at the time, for over $4,500, adjusted for inflation. Also included are the original dealer’s business card and a typewritten letter from Arol E. Hoffman, discussing registration with the Indian Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Association after the piece was presented, subtly referring to the set’s original role as an unusual gift for a special employee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace is signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. KENDY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and showcases exceptional Zuni craftsmanship, with meticulously hand-cut needle-like stones of various shades of natural turquoise, handcrafted sterling silver beads, and a beautifully balanced naja pendant, regally shaped. The stones are some of the most delicate we’ve seen. The matching earrings complete a set that has remained intact for nearly five decades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLorraine (L.) Kendy was a Zuni respected silversmith from New Mexico. Her jewelry has been acquired by the National Museum of the American Indian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned L. Kendy sterling silver squash blossom necklace, 85 grams, and\u003c\/span\u003e matching earrings 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal black presentation case with snap fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1977 Indian Nations Trading Co. sales receipt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal provenance letter from seller to purchaser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Indian Nations Trading Co. business card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Horse and the Hare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458465718566,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/7398\/3526\/files\/F19D1A96-E16F-4215-B72F-5472780AB305.jpg?v=1783713380","url":"https:\/\/thehorseandthehare.com\/products\/needlepoint-squash-blossom-with-complete-provenance-by-l-kendy","provider":"The Horse and the Hare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}