Early Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Spondylus Heishi Necklace Harpocrates fortresses were constructed

fortresses were constructed

Minor cracks and abrasion

To navigate the challenges of daily life

bowed legs

this fragment hints at the grandeur of the original piece

Early Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Spondylus Heishi Necklace Harpocrates fortresses were constructedSanto Domingo Pueblo (Kewa), early to mid 20th century, northern New Mexico, United States A fantastic example of classic Native American craftsmanship, this exquisite necklace showcases the timeless artistry of Santo Domingo Pueblo jewelry making. The aged necklace consists of eleven cut and polished "corn kernels" made from spondylus (spiny oyster) shell, separated by cream white heishi beads crafted from the scarce conch shella material rarely used