Santo Domingo (Kewa) Three Strand Heishi Pen Shell Necklace, c. 1960s, 27" length

28.9g, 27" chain length. Ex Popovi Da Studio collection. Includes original Popovi Da Studio of Indian Arts box. Acquired from a private collection in New Mexico. The word "heishi" means "shell," although today it is often used to describe the cut style of beads that are small, flat, disc-shapes.