Santo Domingo Kewa Turquoise Tab Necklace 23" View Watchlist >
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Santo Domingo Kewa Turquoise Tab Necklace 23"
Authentic Santo Domingo (Kewa Pueblo) necklace showcasing (31) hand-cut natural turquoise tab beads, each alive with shifting blue to blue-green tones and warm brown matrix. The stones retain their organic, freeform character—celebrating the natural beauty of the material—while finely crafted 4.20 mm shell heishi beads provide a rhythmic counterpoint. This pairing is deeply rooted in Kewa tradition, where heishi-making has been practiced for generations as both art and cultural expression.
Dating to the 1960s-70s, the necklace reflects a pivotal era when Kewa artisans brought ancestral techniques to a wider audience, adapting construction with wire stringing and a hook clasp for durability. The result is a piece that bridges heritage and wearability—bold in presence, grounded in tradition. A compelling addition for collectors and admirers of Native American jewelry.
Condition:
Good overall condition with natural variations in the turquoise, including matrix inclusions and minor surface wear consistent with age and handcrafted materials. Securely strung with a functional hook clasp.
Dimensions:
Length: 23 inches
Weight: 108.3 grams
Turquoise Tabs: (31) pieces
Smallest Tab: 16.9 x 15.58 x 5.01 mm
Largest Tab: 30.24 x 21.03 x 5.3 mm
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