This lovely single strand Pueblo necklace features a mix of deep blue/green turquoise tabs, with clam shell heishi. 2 beautiful turquoise Jacla's accompany the necklace. A great deal of hard work goes into the making of these type necklaces. It is just beautiful on! The tab necklace is 27" long total length with the addition of 4" long jacla's. The clam shell heishi is around 5mm. Perfect for anyone to wear.
This style of beadwork is thought to be the oldest form of
jewelry from New Mexico and is still practiced today mostly among Native
Americans of the Santo Domingo (Kewa) and San Felipe Pueblos. These necklaces have been worn for decades by many different tribes. It predates
the metalworking and lapidary techniques practiced by the Navajo, Hopi and
Zuni, which were introduced by Europeans.
