Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa) Turquoise Multistone Necklace by Mary Tafoya 5H21W

Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Apple Coal,Jet, White Clam Shell, Serpentine, Coral, Lapis Dimensions: 20" long. Main central pendant is 2" x 4". Weight (in grams): 140.8 Hallmark/Signature: Mary Louise Tafoya, Butterfly symbol (inscribed)Mary Tafoya's artistic style is a contemporary version of the traditional mosaic inlay style seen in the early 1900s, made of stones and shells. Born and raised in Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa), she draws inspiration from nature. She learned her craft from her parents. Her artwork has won numerous awards in prestigious Native American Art Shows: Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum, Eiteljorg Museum.The Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe (Kewa) is known for their bead-making skills. Heishi (hee-shee) is a term referring to round hand-made beads, usually as necklaces, created from any natural materials such as turquoise, coral, abalone, serpentine, lapis, black jet, etc. The process of making handmade heishi beads is