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Santo Domingo heishi necklace

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
The term "heishi" refers to shell beads that are strung into a necklace. The shells in this necklace were hand-drilled and ground into very finely shaped and even-sized disks. Strung together and tied off in a traditional way, the necklace has a silky feel.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	olive shell, hand-cut beads
Condition:	Good. excellent condition
Styles / Movements:	American Indian
Dealer Reference #:	mc1993
Incollect Reference #:	354607

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.