CO268 Harpo Heishi corn beads necklace

One of a Kind piece - Pueblo necklace

Beautiful Pueblo necklace featuring a gradation of Heishi beads in Kingman turquoise (Arizona), and fine hand-carved spiny oyster pendants in the shape of a corn kernel. 

Corn beads is an extremely positive element for the Natives. It represents the good harvest, the absolute symbol of life.

Heishi beads are meticulously hand-crafted over a long period of time: stones, shells or other raw materials are first cut, then pierced and strung on a wire. The artist then grinds this strand on a grinding wheel to form the Heishi beads. 

The quality of genuine Heishi beads can be recognized by their uniform, smooth feel. 

Pueblo (Kewa): a tribe in the southwestern United States known in particular for Heishi beads, which are tubular and/or puck-shaped beads, all hand-crafted from a variety of materials and stones (turquoise, jet, coral and other shells).

Length: 48cm (18 inches 1/2)

Sterling silver clasp.

Proudly Pueblo handmade in the USA.