Santo Domingo (Kewa) Turquoise, Heishi and Spiny Oyster Three Strand Necklace, Contemporary, 24" (J90106-0112-011)

Ex Rex Arrowsmith Estate: a long-time Native American trader and art dealer, who owned a shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico "Relics of the Old West," which opened off the Old Santa Fe Trail in 1950. He also participated as a judge at the Santa Fe Indian Market for many years. He also served as president of SWAIA, Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. The word "heishi" means "shell," although today it is often used to describe the cut style of beads that are small, flat, disc-shapes.