19th C. New Mexican Beaded Choker Necklace?

New Mexico Hispanic

Glass Beads | Item 2145

This beautiful band is a bit rough in condition, but it sure is an unusual beaded item. I suspect it was worn around the neck like a choker necklace. Larry Frank collected this in New Mexico in the field from a Hispanic family.

Dimensions 7" overall, 14" total length
Condition Fair with tears
Provenance Collected in the field by Larry Frank, Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico
19th century New Mexican beaded choker, Spanish Colonial