Santo Domingo (Kewa) Morenci Turquoise and Heishi Necklace c. 1970s, 35" length (J11224)

79g, 35" length. Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The owner inherited this necklace from her mother-in-law, who had collected for over forty years on the reservation. It was a passion of hers. The word "heishi" means "shell," although today it is often used to describe the cut style of beads that are small, flat, disc-shapes.