Necklace Native American Turquoise & Melon Santo Domingo Heishi B

This is handmade by an artist in the Santo Domingo Pueblo. Made of dyed green turquoise and melon shell all grduated to form a sleek necklace. The skill involved in shaping this heishi just right has been handed down for generations. Finished with sterling silver beads and clasp.

Length: 20 1/2"

graduating heishi: 5/16" at widest green