Charles Lovato, Santo Domingo Fifteen Strand Heishi Necklace

Item: UOJ1996C
Material: silver and shell
Size: 24" length
Period: Historic
Origin: Navajo
Artist: Charles Lovato

A modern late 20th century heishi necklace by renowned Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Charles Lovato (1937 - 1988). The necklace is comprised of fifteen twisted strands of exceptionally fine heishi beads consistently sized and finished with silver cones and a hook and eye clasp. The beads are gradient in color transitioning from white clam shell at center to darker brown pen shell toward each end.

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