Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace

Older Santo Domingo Kingman turquoise and shell heishi beaded necklace with matching turquoise double strand naja drop with hanging shell discs. Back is wrapped in cotton thread and coated with a light layer of wax. A traditional Pueblo style wrapping utilized for comfort of the wearer, patricularly during dancing. This piece shows it's age, was made for someone's own use.

PERIOD: Mid 20th Century

ORIGIN: Southwest - Santo Domingo, Native American