B08WLF1V8Q Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Necklace, Natural Coral Sterling Silver, Hand Made, Native American Hand Made Jewelry, SouthWest Artisans

This is lovely hand made Santo Domingo Pueblo necklace. Elegant and beautiful Southwestern collectible jewelry. Natural Heishi Coral and sterling silver. Hand made at the Pueblo. This necklace was purchased directly from the artist, Domingo Pacheco. 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. A definite conversation piece. Collectible quality work of art, techniques passed down for centuries within the tribe. Museum quality heirloom set that will be a fantastic addition to any collection! Total length: Necklace 27 Number of strands: 1 Weight: 85 grams