Strands of Venus

Hand carved Cerrillos Turquoise nuggets are individually shaped into adorable Pueblo Maidens. Each with a different hairstyle, personality with inlaid mouth & necklace details of Mediterranean Coral, Pink Japanese Coral, Lapis, Variscite and Serpentine; Eye accents of Black Jet Pigment.  Stranded with natural Italian Coral, bringing a beautiful contrast against the attractive blue hue of the Cerrillos Turquoise. This necklace features a Jacla: a tear-drop shaped strand of graduated and faceted Tibetan Turquoise beads, hung as a pendant representing Infinity. A highly coveted and regal example of a Traditional & Ceremonial Pueblo necklace. Overall length of necklace about 16"long with hand braided cord finish. Artist: Ray Tsalate Signed: Ray Tsalate Zuni 08/2022 About: 10 1/2"long/Inner Strand, 12 1/2"long/Outer Strand, 3 5/8"long/Jacla,  1 3/14"tall x 1"wide x 3/4"long- Biggest Maiden/Nugget of Cerrillos Turquoise Reduced Price From $9,500 to $7,600 Item# 1325