Early Santo Domingo (kewa) Cerrillos Hand Cut Heishi Necklace Old Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

with deep hand stamped patterns set at both sides

This is a magnificent vintage Zuni necklace and bracelet set

Located on this piece is a beautiful plethora of Old Kingman turquoise stones

Resting on the ends of the necklace are amazing white shell heishi with accenting silver cones and a traditonal silver clasp

Early Santo Domingo (kewa) Cerrillos Hand Cut Heishi Necklace Old Marie ThompsonThis is a monumental vintage Santo Domingo museum quality earlier 1900's necklace. This piece contains what appears to be very old Cerrillos turquoise. This looks like the very old stuff and what is interesting is that the heishi is all hand cut and also what they called hand pumped. Hand pumped means that the heishi was drilled by hand. Resting on each end of the necklace are impressive graduating silver raindrop beads with a traditional silver