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Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo

Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo

Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo

Stunning Santo Domingo Pueblo hand made necklace. Made of natural bright hand polished multi-colored Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, coral beads with natural brown heishi shells as separators and tips. Made to last as heirloom jewelry. Domingo is a member of the Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe, New Mexico.

Santo Domingo Pueblo is named for St. Dominic, the village celebrates an annual feast day on August 4th of each year to honor him. On that day, residents of the Pueblo and other pueblos participate in traditional corn dances. Santo Domingo Pueblo is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 25 miles (40 km) south of Santa Fe.

Most of the residents of the Pueblo are Native Americans who speak a dialect of the Keresan Language. Much of the Santo Domingo jewelry made today is very similar to Anasazi jewelry found in digs at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. Some of the jewelry found in these digs is more than a thousand years old. Santo Domingo Beads are very fine and of high quality grade, some of the best heishi on the market. The word "Heishi", is from the Keresan word meaning "shell, " and traditionally referred to shell beads. Traditional tribal art work, intricate details. Total length: 33 inches (end to end) Weight: 48 grams. Collectible quality work of art, passed down for centuries within the Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe. A special complement to any collection! The item "Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo" is in sale since Sunday, November 3, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "tee-warehouse" and is located in Walnut, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Material: Shell
  • Type: Beads
  • Featured Refinements: Santo Domingo Necklace
  • Ethnic Origin: Native American
  • Artisan: Domingo Pacheco
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: SouthWestArtisans
  • Jewelry Type: Necklaces
  • Tribal Affiliation: Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace Native American Hand Made Jewelry Heishi Navajo