Description
This is a Jacla traditional graduated rich red orange spiny oyster choker/necklace. Has oxidized sterling native stamped handmade beads, sterling hook and eye clasp. Has bright blue natural turquoise corn/lions paw in the middle of design.
* oxidized sterling silver native beads
*sterling silver hook and eye clasp
*natural blue turquoise traditional corn/lions paw
*a rich graduated red orange spiny oyster grade AAA
* handcrafted by Native New Mexican artist, Roslyn Sanchez
*unisex jewelry
* 17 1/2”
Native American Oyster Shell Earrings Oyster shell or “Spiny Oyster Shell” earrings and jewelry have a rich history within Native American jewelry. One of the most famous styles of beaded jewelry from the Native art of Heishi beaded necklaces incorporates oyster shell and seashells, almost exclusively.
The literal meaning of heishi is “shell” and specifically refers to pieces of shell which have been drilled and ground into beads and then strung into necklaces. More and more frequently, however, heishi (pronounced hee-shee) has come to refer to hand-made tiny beads made of any natural material.
All our jewelry comes in a nice box, however, gift boxes are available that come with a matching card and message.
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