Vintage - 10-Strand Turquoise & White Shell Heishi Necklace with Extender Chain 24"-30" - Estate Zuni Smoke carried prayers upward to

Smoke carried prayers upward to the Creator

Silver work is simple contemporary with a traditional finish

showcasing Chavez’s signature craftsmanship rooted in the Santo Domingo tradition

the artist traded the work for advertising

a smooth oval cabochon of orange spiny oyster shell radiates a warm

Vintage - 10-Strand Turquoise & White Shell Heishi Necklace with Extender Chain 24"-30" - Estate Zuni Smoke carried prayers upward toThis exceptional vintage Pueblo heishi necklace is a study in natural contrast and beadwork mastery. Ten continuous strands of hand cut heishi tube beads vivid robins egg turquoise on one side transitioning to warm cream white shell on the other create a bold two tone composition that is at once graphic and organic. The turquoise strands are vivid and consistent in color, the white shell heishi glowing with a soft ivory warmth, the two palettes