No. 99805359

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Necklace - United States Heishi coral oyster shell
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Necklace - United States Heishi coral oyster shell

These three Native American necklaces feature heishi beads of various sizes. These are traditionally small disc-shaped beads. The jumbo coral beads and oyster shell heishi discs, a combination of light-colored shell heishi with darker elements is characteristic of Southwestern Native American jewelry, particularly from the Pueblo communities, with Santo Domingo (now known as Kewa Pueblo). Featured in this collection is liquid sterling silver necklace with turqoise pendant, jumbo coral and oyster and heishi shell, all 16 inches in length. These Native American techniques have beeen passed down through generations. Each necklace represents hours of skilled labor and traditional knowledge, making them sought-after items for those specializing in Native American arts.

No. 99805359

No longer available
Necklace - United States Heishi coral oyster shell

Necklace - United States Heishi coral oyster shell

These three Native American necklaces feature heishi beads of various sizes. These are traditionally small disc-shaped beads. The jumbo coral beads and oyster shell heishi discs, a combination of light-colored shell heishi with darker elements is characteristic of Southwestern Native American jewelry, particularly from the Pueblo communities, with Santo Domingo (now known as Kewa Pueblo). Featured in this collection is liquid sterling silver necklace with turqoise pendant, jumbo coral and oyster and heishi shell, all 16 inches in length. These Native American techniques have beeen passed down through generations. Each necklace represents hours of skilled labor and traditional knowledge, making them sought-after items for those specializing in Native American arts.

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Amy Wassing
Expert
Estimate  € 230 - € 280

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