Necklace - United States Santo Domingo heishi

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Unisex metal necklace, 37.5 g, 19 in length, turquoise and other natural materials in a graduated Santo Domingo heishi design from the United States; excellent condition.

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This necklace is a large substantial heishi beads necklace, 19.5” in length and slightly graduated. The end clasp as silver beads and older hook clasp. Southwestern Native American tribes, particularly the Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo of New Mexico are recognize for th technique of creating heishi—thin disc-shaped beads made from shell, stone, or other natural materials—dates back over 6,000 years in the American Southwest.
The graduated design showcases turquoise, shell, and various forms of Jasper, onyx, serpentine other natural materials arranged in a traditional pattern. A unique piece of hand crafted First Nations Pueblo peoples of the southwestern United States.

This necklace is a large substantial heishi beads necklace, 19.5” in length and slightly graduated. The end clasp as silver beads and older hook clasp. Southwestern Native American tribes, particularly the Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo of New Mexico are recognize for th technique of creating heishi—thin disc-shaped beads made from shell, stone, or other natural materials—dates back over 6,000 years in the American Southwest.
The graduated design showcases turquoise, shell, and various forms of Jasper, onyx, serpentine other natural materials arranged in a traditional pattern. A unique piece of hand crafted First Nations Pueblo peoples of the southwestern United States.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Metal
Brand jewellery
No
Main Stone
Turquoise
Total weight
37.5 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of Origin
United States
Title additional information
Santo Domingo heishi
Length
19 in
Ships from USVerified
65
Objects sold
Private

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