Masha Archer 'Chengmai' statement necklace, circa 1900, centering a floral engraved silver tone Hmong gorget hung with graduating strands of blue African inspired glass beads, each strand beginning and ending with a silver tone lentil bead, the whole suspended from multiple strands of black and white striped glass beads, (these can be removed from the gorget and worn as bracelets), signed to the back of the gorget and having Masha Archer tags. Accompanied by artist signed handmade dust bag.

Provenance: From The Estate of Vectra Orkin Barnette, Atlanta, Georgia.

Approximate dimensions: l. 24", drop l. 11"

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some flaking to the back of the gorget, otherwise intact and wearable.