Santo Domingo Turquoise
10-Strand Coral Necklace
Ten strands of fine Branch Coral separated by Olive Shell heishi.
Length (end to end) | 26"
to 29 1/2" adjustable |
Materials | |
Artist | James
and Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians |
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The
work is meticulous and so well balanced.
Hangs beautifully.
Olive
Shell heishi finishes off the ends.
Sterling Silver Bead and Cone ends.
Santo
Domingo
10-Stand Coral Necklace
$340 plus s/h (insurance included)
Santo Domingo Pueblo artists are famous for their skill in making hand rolled and cut beads known as heishi. Made from shell, turquoise, and other stones, they are painstakingly cut by hand into delicate beads and strung on necklaces.
James
Del Coriz and Dolorita G. Coriz of Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico make jewelry
in the traditional Santo Domingo way and use excellent Kingman and Sleeping Beauty
Turquoise. The beads are hand cut and turned and show excellent character and
workmanship. Read
more about the artists...