Santo Domingo (Kewa) 3-Strand Turquoise and Heishi Necklace c. 1920s, 27" length (J12714)

164.1g, 27" length. 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.