Vintage 1980s Kewa Santo Domingo Pueblo Hand Rolled Heishi Stone Block Necklace

Description

View Vintage 1980s Kewa Santo Domingo Pueblo Hand Rolled Heishi Stone Block Necklace with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The top is finished with fine sterling silver end cones, oxidized silver bench rounds, and a traditional hook clasp. Important History & Provenance:This necklace carries exceptional historical lineage. Up for sale is a beautiful, substantial vintage Southwestern Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo) heishi block-inlay necklace dating to the late 1980s / early 1990s. This piece is meticulously hand-crafted, featuring hand-rolled and ground cylindrical shell beads beautifully accented with striking blocks of genuine turquoise, bright orange spiny oyster, and deep red pipestone. The top is finished with fine sterling silver end cones, oxidized silver bench rounds, and a traditional hook clasp. Outstanding craftsmanship in pristine vintage condition. Approximately 19 inches long. Important History & Provenance:This necklace carries exceptional historical lineage. It was acquired directly through close relationships with Native American tribal leadership during the foundational era of Indian Gaming casino expansion in the late 1980s / early 1990s. The original owner worked hand-in-hand with tribal councils to consult, launch, and manage the earliest historic casino entertainment halls across the country. It has been meticulously preserved in a single-family private collection ever since. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Seller Warranty

No

Material

Stone

Materials sourced from

United States

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Necklace

Department

Unisex Adults

Era

Undated

Style

Beaded

Theme

Ethnic

Tribal Affiliation

Santo Domingo

Handmade

Yes