Description
Amazing color combination! This three strand necklace, hand made by Kewa artist Jeanette Calavaza, is a lovely statement piece. The necklace showcases fine Olive Shell, Turquoise, and Spiny Oyster. The strands of heishi are finished off with sterling silver cones, and a hook and eye. Weighs 56 grams.
Necklace-1/8″ wide to 7/16″ wide
23” long
Artist card included
Kewa (Santo Domingo) artists are known for their heishi. The word “heishi“ means “shell” in the Keresan language. Traditionally Kewa jewelry makers created their heishi jewelry out of shell. The shell is hand cut into a flat disc. Today, other stones that Santo Domingo artists cut in this manner, are also referred to as heishi. With modern tools and innovations, artists can create different styles of beads and use different gemstones like turquoise, coral, jet, serpentine, and spiny oyster.
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| Weight | 2 lbs |
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