Santo Domingo (Kewa) 2-Strand Beaded Turquoise and Heishi Necklace c. 1990s, 30" length (J13064)

43.2g, 30" length. Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The word “heishi” means “shell,” although today it is often used to describe the cut style of beads which are small, flat, disc-shapes. It is not uncommon to hear the phrase “turquoise heishi,” for example.