Apple Coral, Turquoise & Yellow Serpentine Heishi Necklace Artist Signed

Description

This is a fine grade 2mm apple coral heishi, turquoise and yellow serpentine necklace. American Indigenous hand-crafted by local native New Mexican artist- Roslyn Sanchez.

“Native Americans of the Southwest were introduced to coral by the Spanish, who also brought items such as horses, sheep, wheat, and metalwork. For centuries, Native people had been fashioning beads from shells like spiny oyster, and the deep red Mediterranean coral quickly became a prized material, traded between the Spanish and various pueblos and the Navajo (Diné) people of the Southwest. Native Americans also consider the gem as a sign of wealth and status because of its expense and rarity. Since coral was very pricey then (and still is), it is worn by wealthy individuals, medicine men, and elders. And of course, the darker the red, the better!”

*sterling silver cones & hook & eye clasp
*sterling tag stamped by artist- Roslyn Sanchez
*8 strands (multi-strand) of fine natural 2mm apple coral heishi, turquoise heishi, and serpentine heishi
*30” length with clasp 31″