Zuni
American Southwest
1990s
Turquoise, jet, shell, coral, and sterling silver
Necklace length 24 in / 61 cm
Pendant drop 3 1/4 in / 8.3 cm
46.57 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, New Mexico
This Zuni necklace is strung as multiple fine strands of heishi in turquoise, jet, shell, and coral, patterned with alternating color along their length. The strands gather at the front into an inlaid barrel bead of jet banded with turquoise, shell, and coral, then drop into a looped jacla of the same fine heishi. Silver cones and an adjustable silver chain finish the necklace at the back, and at 24 inches with a 3 1/4 inch drop it is a light, many stranded piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Zuni
American Southwest
1990s
Turquoise, jet, shell, coral, and sterling silver
Necklace length 24 in / 61 cm
Pendant drop 3 1/4 in / 8.3 cm
46.57 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, New Mexico
This Zuni necklace is strung as multiple fine strands of heishi in turquoise, jet, shell, and coral, patterned with alternating color along their length. The strands gather at the front into an inlaid barrel bead of jet banded with turquoise, shell, and coral, then drop into a looped jacla of the same fine heishi. Silver cones and an adjustable silver chain finish the necklace at the back, and at 24 inches with a 3 1/4 inch drop it is a light, many stranded piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
