Early Santo Domingo (kewa) Cerrillos Hand Cut Heishi Necklace Old This bow guard was not

This bow guard was not post assembled

The widest part of the ring measures around 1"

Located on the huge 3-1/2" X 1-3/4" (including the bail) is a marvelous Royston turquoise stone that measures around 1" X 5/8"

The height at the center of the bracelet measures around 3-1/8" and the width at the center of the cuff measures around 2-1/8"

Look at the intricacy of the amazing inlaid feathers

Early Santo Domingo (kewa) Cerrillos Hand Cut Heishi Necklace Old This bow guard was notThis 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