Description:

Native American, Southwestern United States, Pueblo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely necklace strung with cut and polished turquoise stones and petite heishi shell beads on a cotton thread. The terminal ends are simply knotted- the length is large enough to slip over the wearer's head, and the lack of a clasp or hook closure suggests this is an older example. Heishi (meaning "shell" in the Keresan language) beads are a hallmark of Pueblo craftsmanship, with roots going back over 2,000 years. Turquoise, a stone sacred to many Native American cultures, symbolizes health, protection, and connection to the sky and water. It has been mined and used in Southwestern jewelry for centuries, especially by the Navajo and Pueblo peoples. Size of strand doubled: 28" L (71.1 cm); largest turquoise: 0.82" L x 0.5" W (2.1 cm x 1.3 cm)

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Provenance: private Memphis, Tennessee, USA collection, acquired via descent

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  • Strung on an older cotton cord and may need to be restrung on a more secure wire if one intends to wear this. Overall great antique / vintage condition.

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