Description
Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent condition.
Discover the rich, layered textures of the Rio Grande with this handcrafted multi-strand necklace from the Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo. This piece features several cascading strands of fine, hand-polished heishi and stone beads, creating a lush and fluid aesthetic. The design is a masterful blend of earthy materials, including vibrant blue turquoise, deep midnight jet, creamy white shell, and brilliant red-orange coral accents. Each bead is meticulously shaped and strung to ensure a graceful, tapered drape that sits comfortably against the neckline, offering a sophisticated silhouette that celebrates the natural color palette of the American Southwest.
The artisans of the Kewa Pueblo have perfected the art of bead-making over centuries, long before the arrival of silverwork in the region. A multi-strand necklace of this complexity is a testament to the maker’s patience and precision, as thousands of tiny, hand-cut elements must be harmonized into a single, cohesive design. Historically, the combination of these specific materials represented the essential elements of the Pueblo world—sky, water, earth, and the life-giving sun. Authentic Kewa strands like this are highly prized by collectors for their organic elegance and their role as a living connection to the ancient lapidary traditions of the Southwest.
