Santo Domingo (Kewa) Turquoise, Jet, Shell, and Coral Necklace

Description Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent condition. Discover the rich, layered textures of the Rio Grande with this handcrafted multi-strand necklace from the Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo. This piece features several cascading strands of fine, hand-polished heishi and stone beads, creating a lush and fluid aesthetic. The design is a masterful blend of earthy materials, including vibrant blue turquoise, deep midnight jet, creamy white shell, and brilliant red-orange coral accents. Each bead is meticulously shaped and strung to ensure a graceful, tapered drape that sits comfortably against the neckline, offering a sophisticated silhouette that celebrates the natural color palette of the American Southwest. The artisans of the Kewa Pueblo have perfected the art of bead-making over centuries, long before the arrival of silverwork in the region. A multi-strand necklace of this complexity is a testament to the maker’s patience and precision, as thousands of tiny, hand-cut elements must be harmonized into a single, cohesive design. Historically, the combination of these specific materials represented the essential elements of the Pueblo world—sky, water, earth, and the life-giving sun. Authentic Kewa strands like this are highly prized by collectors for their organic elegance and their role as a living connection to the ancient lapidary traditions of the Southwest.